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Students say fire alarms have gone off 18 times in KSU’s new dorm
Summary by The Atlanta Editorial Desk Michele Newell , as published by WSB-TV (ABC) - News
· August 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The alarm has gone off numerous times, with students reporting 18 incidents since move-in. Frustrated parents have reached out to news outlets, sharing videos of the alarm sounding, including one recorded after 1 a.
A new dorm's fire alarm has been malfunctioning, causing disruptions for students. The alarm has gone off numerous times, with students reporting 18 incidents since move-in. Frustrated parents have reached out to news outlets, sharing videos of the alarm sounding, including one recorded after 1 a.m.
Students are struggling to cope with the frequent alarms, which are affecting their daily routines. One student mentioned being late to class due to an early morning alarm.
For more information on this situation, including student reactions and videos of the alarm, further details are available from the source.
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Category: safety Published: August 24, 2026 Source: WSB-TV (ABC) - News Reading time: 1 min
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