Shortly after 4 p.m., a car fire was extinguished in parking lot K on the Grand Valley State University Allendale Campus on Wednesday, Sept. 9.

“The fire appears to have started in the engine compartment but that has not been confirmed,” said Brandon DeHaan, GVSU police captain. “The fire exposed five other cars to heat damage due to proximity.”

GVSU police reported that the fire caused noticeable damage to five other cars in the lot and caused black smoke to fill the sky near Laker Village.

“Allendale Fire (Department) responded to the scene and they were able to extinguish the flames,” DeHaan said.

Additionally, police closed off Calder Drive for 15 minutes to allow emergency vehicles easy access to the scene.

No individuals were injured by the flames.

“Police and emergency vehicles responded quickly to the scene,” DeHaan said.

GVSU also issued a stement on the university website alerting students to the fire’s containment and the damages caused shortly after the fire.

According to the GVSU 2014 annual security and fire safety report, fire safety on the campuses of the university involves a variety of measures aimed at prevention, education, enforcement, and ensuring safety for all students, faculty members, staff members and visitors. The office of housing and residence life works closely with other university departments and local fire departments to promote fire safety through prevention, education and enforcement programs.

Dial 911 for all emergencies, including fire-related incidents. For monitoring and recording purposes, report fires that have occurred and/or are suspected to have occurred to the Department of Public Safety Services at (616) 331-3255 in Allendale or Pew Campus Security at (616) 331-6677 in Grand Rapids. Additional records are maintained by the office of housing and residence life at (616) 331-2120 and the safety manager-facilities services at (616) 331- 3083, and the Department of Public Safety Services.