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Fire at Warwick’s Arthur Vick Halls Extinguished After Evacuation

The university is arranging emergency accommodation for affected students.

Overview

  • West Midlands Fire Service said eight crews attended the blaze at the Arthur Vick 1 residence on the Canley campus.
  • The fire broke out late Wednesday, November 19, prompting a full evacuation of the block.
  • The university said no injuries were reported and the fire has been put out.
  • Affected students are receiving emergency accommodation and wellbeing support, with an ongoing security presence.
  • Videos on TikTok and X showed flames from the roof as firefighters worked, and the cause has not been confirmed.