Commons Dining Hall at Texas State University closed due to small fire

SAN MARCOS, Texas — The Commons Dining Hall at Texas State University will remained closed Sunday due to a small fire that occurred during the day.

The San Marcos Fire Department responded to a report of a possible fire at the dining hall. Upon arrival, firefighters observed light smoke coming from a basement vent.

Following an extensive search, officials located a fire in a crawl space below the building’s basement.

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The fire was extinguished, and the dining hall was safely evacuated.

Students are encouraged to use Harris Dining Hall as an alternative.