Salt Lake City, UT — In a shocking turn of events, a large tree branch inside the Kahlert Village STEM Tower at the University of Utah has spontaneously combusted, leading to an immediate evacuation of the first floor. The branch, which had been leaning against a wall near a common area refrigerator, burst into flames just moments ago, causing alarm among residents.
An RA, who had previously been warned by their supervisor that the branch was a fire hazard, had reportedly been instructed to remove it from the premises due to safety concerns. Despite the warning, the branch remained in place until this sudden fiery incident unfolded.
“We were all just hanging out, and then we saw smoke,” said one resident who was present at the time. “Next thing we knew, the branch was on fire, and the alarms started going off.”
University officials and emergency personnel are on the scene, assessing the situation and ensuring the safety of all students. The cause of the spontaneous combustion is currently unknown, but investigations are underway.
This is a developing story. Stay tuned for more updates.
