One minor injury reported; facility expected to reopen tomorrow
Representatives from the State Fire Marshal’s Office and StateFire, the company that services the college’s alarm system, evaluated the situation and issued an “all-clear” for the building at approximately 3:30 p.m. The incident was initially reported as a fire; however, the investigation determined that the alarm was triggered by extreme heat rather than smoke or flames. The heat caused the sprinkler system’s temperature gauge to exceed its limits, resulting in water discharge in one area of the kitchen. Operations will return to normal tomorrow, June 24, for all Student Center employees. As noted in earlier communications, one minor injury was reported. The employee sustained a burn and appears to be doing well.
June 23, 2026 – Ephraim, UT – Snow College is responding to a small fire that occurred today in the Greenwood Student Center on the Ephraim campus.
The fire originated in an oven and was quickly contained. Ephraim Fire Department and Ephraim Police Department responded promptly to the scene. One employee sustained a minor burn. No other employees, students, or guests were injured.
As a precaution, the Greenwood Student Center remains closed while crews work to stabilize and restore the building’s fire suppression system. The process is expected to take several hours, and college officials anticipate the facility will reopen tomorrow.
College personnel are actively developing plans to ensure employees, students, and campus guests remain comfortable and well supported while the building is temporarily unavailable.
"We are grateful for the quick response of our local fire and police departments and thankful that no one was seriously injured," said Cody Branch, Vice President for Student Affairs at Snow College. "The safety of our students, employees, and guests is always our highest priority. We appreciate everyone's patience as we work through the necessary steps to fully restore the facility and resume normal operations."
Additional updates will be provided as needed.
Snow College, founded in 1888 by Utah pioneers, is a two-year college with campuses located in Ephraim and Richfield, Utah, and a learning center in Nephi, Utah. Serving more than 5,000 students, the college is committed to helping students graduate debt-free, gain resume-worthy experience, and develop a plan for the future. The affordable price and personalized environment full of opportunities allow students who find Snow College to find themselves. Learn more about all Snow College has to offer online at snow.edu.
