Fire at University of Southern Maine was intentionally set, police say (w/Video)

Sept. 4, 2012
Recycling closet at residence hall was damaged by flames

From NECN.com: Police say a fire in a residence hall at the University of Southern Maine in Portland was intentionally set. The fire was in a recycling closet in Upton-Hastings Hall Monday morning forced about 200 students from the building. The flames did not spread, and students were allowed back in the building around 5 a.m.

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