ATHENS, Ohio -- The Beta Theta Pi fraternity house at Ohio University caught fire at approximately 6:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 22. Only one injury - a dislocated arm - was reported. The cause of the fire and amount of damage are unknown. Of the 35 residents of the chapter house, 29 students were staying in the house when the fire occurred.

The Athens Fire Department responded to the fire and the Athens County chapter of the American Red Cross and members of the Ohio University Office of Student Affairs helped meet the immediate needs of the fraternity house residents.

"Fortunately, there were no life-threatening injuries in this fire," Ohio University Dean of Students Terry Hogan said. "Residents of the house worked together to evacuate quickly and safely and made certain to account for their fellow students. We at the university appreciate the quick response of the firefighters and Red Cross workers, who quickly set up an emergency center in adjacent Bromley Hall."

The university is supplying campus housing to 13 students needing temporary accommodations.

The university is in the midst of final exams, which will conclude Tuesday, Nov. 26, when a six-week winter break begins.