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The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

Small leaf fire causes smoke at Hillcrest

A small leaf fire occurred outside Hillcrest Residence Hall over the weekend.

The Iowa City Fire Department responded to reports of smoke in a west side stairwell around 11:30 p.m Jan. 20, according to Battalion Chief Brian Greer. Greer said officials later found the source of the smoke were burning leaves, which filtered into the building through a nearby outside air duct. Greer said a cigarette caused the small leaf fire.

Smoking is not allowed on the University of Iowa campus.

— by Alison Sullivan

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