Fire Extinguisher Explodes in PA University Dorm

Nov. 1, 2021

Authorities are investigating after a fire extinguisher was placed in a hot oven and exploded in a University of Pittsburgh dormitory early Saturday.

By Megan Tomasic

Source The Tribune-Review, Greensburg

Area inside University of Pittsburgh hall closed off to students after fire extinguisher explodes.

Oct. 30—An arson investigation is underway at a University of Pittsburgh student dormitory after officers say a fire extinguisher was placed in a hot oven causing it to explode.

First responders were called to Irvis Hall shortly before 4:40 a.m. Saturday for reports of an oven explosion on the ground floor's common kitchen area. A person told officers they heard a bang and smelled something burning, Pitt police said.

No injuries were reported.

Police didn't immediately have a suspect. Anyone with information regarding the incident are asked to call Pitt police at 412-624-2121 or Pittsburgh police at 412-422-6520.

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