A small fire damaged a University of Iowa residence hall, displacing several students.

The fire broke out in an unoccupied dorm room at Daum Residence Hall around 3:30 a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 6. The blaze ignited a response from the Iowa City Fire Department, though it was mostly contained by the building's sprinkler system, according to a release from the city.

Firefighters extinguished the remaining flames.

Most student residents had evacuated the building by the time fire officials responded to the scene, according to a release. No injuries were reported on scene.

Water damage displaces Daum residents in Iowa City

The first and second floors of the Daum residence hall suffered some water damage, the city said.

A few students have been displaced into other dorm rooms or buildings, a

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