University of Warwick fire: Students evacuated as major blaze rips through Arthur Vick accommodation block
A huge fire broke out at University of Warwick housing on Wednesday evening with huge flames erupting from the block.
Firefighters raced to the scene with five crews reported in attendance with a police car from 9pm. Videos of the blaze show the top floor of the university’s Arthur Vick 1 residence engulfed by flames.
A room on the top floor is believed to have been the source of the fire, although this is yet to be confirmed. A University spokesperson, said: “Emergency services were called to a fire on campus at the Arthur Vick 1 residence block on Wednesday night.
"The fire is now out. All students have been evacuated and no injuries have been reported.
"Those affected are being helped by the university to find alternative forms of emergency accommodation. Wellbeing services are providing support to those affected. There will be an ongoing security presence to ensure the safety of students.”
The University has confirmed that as a result of the fire students will be placed in emergency accommodation. Eight fire crews were at the scene of the incident to put out the blaze.