December 8, 2017

UOW responds to fire in Building 15

Statement regarding fire in Building 15.

The University of Wollongong (UOW) is currently assisting emergency authorities following a fire in Building 15.

Shortly after 1pm today (Friday 8 December) UOW Security alerted Fire and Rescue NSW to smoke and a potential fire in one of the rooms in Building 15.

The building was evacuated promptly and the fire was extinguished by Fire and Rescue NSW. Five individuals were checked on the scene by NSW Ambulance for minor smoke inhalation and no persons were injured.

At this stage the cause of the fire is unknown.

UOW staff will continue to monitor the situation and liaise with emergency services to protect the safety of students, staff and visitors.