Fire Extinguished at Boise State Engineering Building

No injuries reported as campus evacuated and fire crews responded

Published on Feb. 3, 2026

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A fire broke out at the Harry Morrison Civil Engineering Lab on Boise State University's campus on Tuesday evening, prompting a large emergency response. The building was evacuated, but no injuries were reported, according to the university's Director of Media Relations.

Why it matters

Fires on college campuses can pose serious risks to student and faculty safety, as well as cause significant damage to facilities and disrupt academic operations. The prompt response and evacuation procedures at Boise State helped mitigate potential harm.

The details

The fire was reported around 7:30 pm on Tuesday evening. Boise Fire Department crews arrived on the scene and the engineering building was evacuated. No injuries were reported, according to Boise State Director of Media Relations Stephany Galbreaith.

  • The fire was reported around 7:30 pm on Tuesday, February 4, 2026.

The players

Boise State University

A public research university located in Boise, Idaho.

Stephany Galbreaith

The Director of Media Relations at Boise State University.

Boise Fire Department

The fire department that responded to the incident at the Boise State engineering building.

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What’s next

The cause of the fire is still under investigation by the Boise Fire Department.

The takeaway

Boise State's swift evacuation and emergency response procedures helped ensure the safety of students and faculty during the fire incident, demonstrating the university's preparedness for campus emergencies.