Residents had to be evacuated for a time, but only minor damage was reported at a dormitory fire early Thursday morning at UW-Eau Claire.
According to the Eau Claire Fire Department:
The fire was reported at 12:11 a.m. at Oakridge Hall, 810 University Drive.
Firefighters arrived to find smoke and heat conditions in the basement trash area.
The fire, which was contained to the trash chute, was extinguished.