An arson investigation is underway at a University of Pittsburgh student dormitory after officers say a fire extinguisher was placed in a hot oven causing it to explode.
First responders were called to Irvis Hall shortly before 4:40 a.m. Saturday for reports of an oven explosion on the ground floor’s common kitchen area. A person told officers they heard a bang and smelled something burning, Pitt police said.
No injuries were reported.
Police didn’t immediately have a suspect. Anyone with information regarding the incident are asked to call Pitt police at 412-624-2121 or Pittsburgh police at 412-422-6520.
