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Dumpster Fire Forces UPenn Student Evacuations

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - A dumpster fire forced students at the University of Pennsylvania from their homes overnight.

The fire sent smoke into the student high rise complex on the 3900 block of Walnut Street around 3:30 a.m.

The fire was placed under control within a half an hour.

Students have been allowed back inside their homes and no injuries were reported.

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