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The Athens Clarke County Fire Department reported it has crews putting out a fire on the University of Georgia campus.
The fire department sent a tweet out at about 9:45 p.m., stating it was working to put out a fire at the Tate Student Center.
We have crews working a fire at the Tate Center, 45 Baxter Street. Please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/S74fMzIVcp
— ACC Fire Department (@accfire) October 17, 2020
UGA also sent a tweet out, writing police had got a report of a small fire at the facility at around 9 p.m. and that firefighters put it out quickly.
A video on Twitter showed firefighters on the roof of the center and smoke coming from it.
tate is on fire 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/Ko9b9vSKSq
— hicks or treat (@kierstinhicks) October 17, 2020
The Tate Student Center is described as “the livingroom of the UGA campus, providing UGA students with meeting spaces, dining, entertainment and much more,” on UGA’s website.
UGA reported the damage from the fire was limited, and no one was injured.
Shortly after 9 p.m. UGA Police received a call about a small fire on the roof of the Tate Center. Emergency personnel quickly contained the fire. It appears that the damage was limited and no one was injured. The cause of the incident is under investigation.
— UGA (@universityofga) October 17, 2020
Update on structure fire at the Tate Center. The fire is out. No injuries were reported. The fire started on the roof and crews are still on scene monitoring the situation and verifying no further extension to the interior of the building. pic.twitter.com/necgoo5rub
— ACC Fire Department (@accfire) October 17, 2020
The school announced Saturday morning the Tate Center would be closed for the weekend.
The Tate Student Center will be closed Saturday and Sunday, October 17-18. Stay tuned for facility updates and reopening schedule. @TateCenter @universityofga
— UGA Student Affairs (@UGAStudent) October 17, 2020
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