A small fire was reported in McCormick Hall on Tuesday at 5:37 p.m. Fifteen people were evacuated from the building housing the Princeton University Art Museumwhen a small fire appeared in an office on the third floor, according to University spokesperson Martin Mbugua.
No injuries have been reported.
The fire alarm went off when a rug apparently in contact with a heating element began smoking, according to Mbugua. A museum security officer extinguished the accompanying fire.
The Princeton Fire Department, the Princeton First Aid and Rescue Squad, the Department of Public Safety and Site Protection all sent crews to respond to the incident.
The area around the office is being removed of smoke before the building is cleared for occupation.
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