On August 23, 2006, around noon, a fire set ablaze the rooftop of Building J in the Chapin Apartment complex. Sixty-five residents live in Building J. All who were in the building at the time were evacuated and no one was injured.
According to Douglas Little, Deputy Chief of the University Police Department, the cause of the fire is unknown. Little commented, ‘We’re not sure if there was any foul play involved. Investigations are currently underway.’
Little also applauded the Setauket Fire Department for its prompt arrival to the scene as well as individuals with the Department of Campus Residences for evacuating the residents efficiently. All sixty-five residents of Building J will be relocated around the campus.
