The university will provide another update on Tuesday, Oct. 8

VPD is investigating and the campus will be closed Monday and Tuesday

VANCOUVER (NEWS 1130) – After a fire on campus that police are saying may have been deliberately set, Emily Carr University will remain closed until Wednesday.

“This unplanned closure is due to a small fire that took place early Saturday morning. The fire was fully extinguished, and thankfully, no one was hurt,” says a statement from the school. “The Vancouver Police Department is investigating the incident and believes the fire may have been deliberately set by a person who broke into the university early Saturday morning.”

Campus will remain closed Monday and Tuesday. We hope classes will resume Wednesday once safe conditions have been reestablished. Learn more. https://t.co/mDpmBADKal — Emily Carr University of Art + Design (@EmilyCarrU) October 7, 2019

The fire broke out around 8:00 a.m. Saturday morning.

The statement says there is some damage from the fire and sprinklers, but the staff is grateful it’s not more extensive.

“Fortunately, very few personal effects or artworks were affected. Much progress has been made in the cleanup, although work still remains to ensure it is safe for people to return.”

Another update will be provided on Tuesday evening.