On 2024-02-10, a fire at SUNY Potsdam's Van Housen Hall displaced 62 students; cause under investigation, relief efforts underway.

A fire at Van Housen Hall, a SUNY Potsdam residence hall, displaced 62 students on the night of Saturday, 2024-02-10. College officials provided on-campus accommodations for those who needed it, while allowing students to stay with friends or family off-campus if they preferred. The cause of the fire is under investigation. Local fire departments and the Cause and Origin Team were involved in handling the incident. SUNY Potsdam is working to rehouse students and clear the building for reentry.

February 11, 2024
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