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Fire Damages University Of Chicago Classroom Building

(CBS) – A classroom building at the University of Chicago was damaged Sunday morning by a fire. No injuries were reported.

The blaze broke out at Harold Leonard Stuart Hall around 9:45 a.m., the Chicago Fire Department said.

The fire is believed to have started in a lounge. Damage was described as "moderate."

Most areas of the building – known as the philosophy hall – were considered still usable.

U Of C Fire
A classroom at the University of Chicago sustained "moderate" damage Sunday. (Chicago Fire Department)
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