Central State University locker room fire ‘put out quickly,’ no injuries

WILBERFORCE — UPDATE @ 3:55 p.m.:

A fire that originated in the Central State University gymnasium was ‘put out quickly’ by responding fire crews, Greene County Regional Dispatch confirmed.

Fire crews called for an evacuation of the entire building due to the heavy smoke and ventilation.

No injuries were reported.

FIRST REPORT:

Fire crews have called for the evacuation of the Central State University gymnasium due to a potential structure fire.

According to scanner reports, fire may have originated in the locker room of the gym at approximately 2:20 p.m.

The flames have reportedly been knocked down but heavy smoke still remains throughout the building.

We are working to learn more and will update this story as more details become available.

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