MONROE, La., (KNOE 8 News) - ULM has released an update on the fire on campus that occurred on January 3rd.
The University update says, "University officials have concluded a thorough review of all certification policies, procedures, and practices related to the boiler incident on Jan. 3. The university identified procedural weaknesses and addressed those by implementing additional checks and balances for deferred maintenance and safety issues, thus reducing the probability of a similar reoccurrence. The university remains very grateful that the employee involved in the incident is recovering and doing well."
Previous Report:
MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News & ULM) - At approximately 10:30 a.m. Thursday, ULM police responded to an incident in a small utility building outside of Stubbs Hall.
A ULM employee entered the building and attempted to light the boiler. Due to some residual gas inside the boiler, the area ignited.
The employee sustained some moderate flash burns on his face and was hospitalized. ULM maintenance personnel immediately turned off the main gas valve.
There was no need to evacuate the area because there were no faculty or students in the area. Monroe Fire Department also responded to the incident, which is under investigation.
Update: A worker injured while trying to light a boiler at the University of Louisiana at Monroe has been treated and released from the hospital.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:32 AM EDT2013-05-21 04:32:49 GMT
WATERPROOF, La. (KNOE 8 News) - A school fight lands more than a dozen students in jail back in April. Monday, parents are deciding to challenge a zero-tolerance rule.
WATERPROOF, La. (KNOE 8 News) - A school fight lands more than a dozen students in jail back in April. Monday, parents are deciding to challenge a zero-tolerance rule.
Friday, May 17 2013 12:09 PM EDT2013-05-17 16:09:18 GMT
FARMERVILLE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - The family of a Farmerville teen who died at football practice last week says it is overwhelmed by the community's gratitude.
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Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:06 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:06:05 GMT
MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - School closures, cuts to services, and employee reductions will be actions facing new Monroe superintendent-elect Brent Vidrine.
MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - School closures, cuts to services, and employee reductions will be actions facing new Monroe superintendent-elect Brent Vidrine.
