Ariana Maia Sawyer, and Adam Tamburin

The Tennessean

Firefighters responded to a two-alarm fire at a Vanderbilt University dorm on 21st Avenue and West End early Friday evening.

The fire was reported at Carmichael Tower East in the 2300 block of West End Avenue, and was quickly put out, according to the Nashville Fire Department.

Fire department spokesman Brian Haas said a "minor" fire on the first floor of the building had caused heavy smoke and some damage. The university later tweeted that the fire started in the basement of Tower 2.

The fire was out by about 5 p.m., although Haas said crews would likely remain on the scene until about 6.

There were no injuries.

Emergency vehicles crowded the street in front of the university's residence halls, where crews evacuated the building except for fire personnel.

A Vanderbilt spokeswoman said about 100 students were evacuated from all four of the large, brick Carmichael Tower dorms. It was unclear when students would be able to go back inside, but the buildings that were't on fire should open again soon.

Haas said crews hoped to open the buildings back up in about an hour after they finish checking the electrical system.

The fire department believes the fire may have been mechanical and said it originated in "some sort of motor."

The large response caused a major traffic delay on West End Avenue. Drivers should avoid the area.

This is the last day of classes before Vanderbilt's spring break next week, so a lot of students were already away.

Reach Ariana Sawyer at asawyer@tennessean.com or on Twitter @a_maia_sawyer.