Boland Hall fire
2000 fatal fire at Seton Hall University, New Jersey, USA / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Boland Hall fire?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
The Boland Hall fire was a fatal fire in Boland Hall, a freshman residence hall on the Seton Hall University campus in South Orange, New Jersey, United States on January 19, 2000. Three students died and 58 were injured, several with very serious burns. It was one of the deadliest college fires in recent U.S. history.
Quick Facts Date, Time ...
Date | January 19, 2000 (2000-01-19) |
---|---|
Time | 4:29 a.m. |
Venue | Boland Hall, Seton Hall University |
Location | South Orange, New Jersey, United States |
Coordinates | 40°44′38.5″N 74°14′53.2″W |
Type | Fire |
Cause | Arson |
Deaths | 3 |
Non-fatal injuries | 56-62 |
Convicted |
|
Sentence | 5 years prison |
Close
Two students who started the fire as a prank were indicted in mid-2003, reached a plea agreement with prosecutors in late 2006, and were sentenced to five years' imprisonment in early 2007.