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Officials Say Construction Crew Caused Creighton Dorm Fire

creighton-univ(AP) — Authorities say a fire at a vacant Creighton University dorm was accidentally caused by a construction crew working on remodeling.

The Omaha Fire Department says a dorm room at Deglman Hall was being remodeled Monday when the accidental ignition happened. Additional information wasn’t provided.

No one was injured. Damage is estimated to be more than $10,000.

Contractors alerted officials and firefighters were able to control the fire within minutes.

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