1. On Jan. 31 at 11:21 p.m. and Feb. 1 at 11:39 p.m., Public Safety officers encountered two different groups of students walking on the frozen Genesee River. One group stated that they saw footprints on the ice so they believed that it was safe. The second group was sitting on the frozen river and initially refused to get off of the ice. The officers then contacted the Rochester Police Department and the Rochester Fire Department. The students then elected to get off of the river on their own. No one was injured. Students should be aware that the Genesee River may appear to be completely frozen but due to the swift water currents all year long, the ice may not be as thick as it appears. The fast undercurrent is very treacherous. Please stay off of the ice for your safety.
Burning paper sets off fire alarm
2. On Jan. 31 at 3:05 p.m., Public Safety officers responded to a report of a minor fire in Riverview Building A near the main entrance. The building’s fire alarm was also triggered. An officer was on the scene within a minute of the call. The officer found that the fire had been extinguished by a passing student. The student stated he was walking down the hall with friends when they observed smoke coming from a piece of paper burning on the bulletin board near the front entrance. The student stated he pulled down the paper and stomped out the fire. The smoke set off the fire alarm. The student stated that he did not see anyone at the bulletin board at the time of the fire. The paper was damaged and there was a minor burn mark on the bulletin board. No injuries were reported and the alarm was reset. The Rochester Fire Department and an Arson Investigator from the fire department responded. Further investigation is underway. Anyone with information regarding this should contact Public Safety at 585-275-3333 or 4info@dps.rochester.edu.
Oil catches on fire in the Pit
3. On Jan. 31 at 10:08 p.m., Public Safety officers responded to a fire alarm in the food preparation area of the Pit in Wilson Commons. Upon arrival, the officers found that the fire was extinguished. Officers were told that oil had caught on fire in a wok that was heating up. The fire suppression system for that area activated and extinguished the fire. There were no injuries and no known damage from the incident. The Rochester Fire Department responded and checked the area. The alarm was reset and there was a cleanup of the discharge from the fire suppression system.
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