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Crews respond to fire at University of Montana power plant

A fire was reported at the UM power plant shortly after 3 p.m. on Monday.
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MISSOULA — Fire crews raced to the University of Montana Monday afternoon for a report of smoke billowing out of the campus power plant.

UM Strategic Communications Director Dave Kuntz confirmed a fire was reported at the plant around 3 p.m.

Several City of Missoula Fire Department trucks responded, but the scene appeared relatively calm outside a few minutes after arrival.

MTN has reached out to UM for details about what happened. We will have additional information as it becomes available.