Crime Bulletin: Garbage Fires Under Investigation
LEXINGTON, Ky. (March 21, 2012) -- In the interest of safety, the University of Kentucky Police Department has issued the following Crime Bulletin for the UK community.
On Wednesday, March 21, it was reported that a fire had occurred in an outdoor garbage receptacle in the Kirwan-Blanding Complex, between Kirwan III and Kirwan IV. During the course of the investigation, it was noted that three additional outdoor garbage receptacles within the Complex were also damaged by fire. These garbage receptacles are independent of one another, and were each a separate incident. The fires were extinguished prior to their discovery. No injuries have been reported as a result of these incidents.
If anyone has any information regarding this incident, please contact UK Police at (859) 257-8573.
The University of Kentucky values a safe community for all students, staff, faculty, and visitors. In the interest of promoting a safe and secure campus environment, UK Police offer the following safety precautions:
- If you see something, say something. For emergencies, call 911.
- Report suspicious persons loitering around facilities.
- Carry a cell phone to be able to call for help in emergencies.
- In the event that you smell smoke, dial 911 immediately.
- If you locate a fire, pull a fire alarm and then dial 911. Do NOT attempt to extinguish a fire unless you are properly trained to do so.
- Anytime a fire alarm is activated, EVACUATE the building immediately.
- Know the primary and secondary escape routes for each of your locations, should an actual fire occur.