Fire razes university campus

Fire razes university campus

YOGYAKARTA: Five buildings that house the post-graduate
studies of the Gadjah Mada University were razed by fire
yesterday.

Strong winds fanned the fire, which began at 12.30 p.m. in the
main building, and spread to neighboring buildings. Fire fighters
worked for two hours to put the blaze out, but were not quick
enough to prevent substantial damage.

"The fire caused Rp 370 million in material losses, not to
mention invaluable research being conducted by students," said
the school's dean, Ichlasul Amal, Antara news agency reported.

Among the facilities destroyed in the fire includes the book
collection in the library, computer equipment and laboratory
facilities, he said.

Police are still investigating the cause of the fire but
preliminary investigations suggest that it was started by a
soldering tool being used to renovate the library. (mun/emb)