Monday, Feb. 2, 1998
Fire damages fraternity
A fire Friday afternoon at Theta Chi fraternity, 523 S. Allen
St., forced residents from the house for a short time, but all
23 residents were allowed to return to the house that night.
The fire was contained in the kitchen area, but the damage was
widespread in the house, said Stan Clouser, assistant chief of
Alpha Fire Co. The house suffered some wiring damage and smoke
damage throughout the building, Clouser said.
The cause of the fire has yet to be determined, Clouser said.
An electrical contractor will inspect the damage this week, he
said.
Theta Chi President Andy Schmidt could not be reached for comment.
--by Emily Rehring
Randy Putt of Putt Refrigeration and Pat Springer of the Centre Region Code Administration and Alpha Fire Co., inspect fire damage at Theta Chi fraternity, 523 S. Allen St. Friday. The fire's cause was unknown. (Collegian Photo/Mike Morones - click for full size image)
