(Creston, Iowa) – Officials with the Creston Fire Department said a malfunctioning washer in a laundry room Sunday night at a dorm on the Southwestern Community College Campus, caused light smoke, setting-off a commercial fire alarm. The incident occurred a little after 10-p.m. at the Spartan Suites dormitory. Authorities say all students successfully evacuated the building.

Firefighters arrived and detected light smoke on the second floor, which appeared to be coming from the laundry room. By 10:15 p.m., additional resources were requested to assist with the investigation, and to clear the smoke. The investigation revealed that the source of the smoke was a malfunctioning washer.

Firefighters used fans to evacuate the smoke and the alarm system was reset, allowing students to return safely to their dorm rooms. No injuries were reported. (Photos: Creston FD Facebook page)