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Arson investigation underway at Cornell’s Flora Rose House

Arson investigation underway at Cornell’s Flora Rose House

Photo: Saga Communications, WHCU/Matt Aceto


ITHACA, N.Y. (WHCU) — A fire investigation is underway by Cornell Police.

Authorities say a trash can and wall was damaged by fire in a second-floor bathroom at the Flora Rose House. It happened between late Friday night and early Saturday morning, but no suspect information is available.

Cornell’s police department is leading the probe.

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