Dartmouth medical science building largely reopen after Feb. 26 fire

Published: 03-16-2023 1:09 PM

HANOVER — The Remsen Medical Sciences Building at Dartmouth College in Hanover has largely reopened following smoke and water damage incurred during a late February fire, according to a Tuesday update posted to Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth’s website. 

Floors one through four have reopened and restoration work continues on the building’s remaining floors, and the fifth and sixth floors are expected to reopen soon, but there is still no timeline for when the building’s seventh floor will reopen.

The Feb. 26 fire broke out in a laboratory on the seventh floor of the building located at 66 College St. in Hanover. It was caused by an electrical malfunction in equipment used for molecular biology research the lab, according to the Geisel post.

“The lab that was affected by the fire is going to require a great deal of attention in terms of safety, remediation, and planning,” Ben Jorgensen, director of Facilities at Geisel, said in the post. “We’ve begun that process, and we’re supporting the relocation of the investigator’s research to the adjacent building so that his research can continue while restoration is underway.”

As the restoration work is ongoing, students and employees are asked to stay out of restricted areas. Those who need to enter those areas should contact the Geisel Facilities Office at Geisel.Facilities@dartmouth.edu. 

 

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