Fire in Kent State dorm traced to lamp

KENT, Ohio, April 2 (UPI) -- A dorm fire at Ohio's Kent State University began when a hot lamp ignited a nearby piece of furniture, university officials said.

One student went to Robinson Memorial Hospital for smoke inhalation treatment, the Cleveland Plain Dealer reported Wednesday. It was the only injury reported.

Residents reportedly were temporarily moved to another dorm after the fire began on the second floor of Prentice Hall Tuesday night. They were allowed to pick up their possessions after firefighters controlled fire, the newspaper said.

Officials said only one room was seriously damaged, while other rooms were slightly damaged by water and smoke.