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Fire crews contain fire in basement of former Judson College library

Marion Fire and Rescue responded to a call about a fire at the former Judson College on Feb. 23. Upon arrival, they found heavy smoke coming from the basement of the former college library. With help, they were able to contain it.
  • February 24, 2025
  • Grace Thornton
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Fire crews contain fire in basement of former Judson College library

Fire crews successfully put out a fire in the basement of the former Judson College library in Marion on Sunday afternoon (Feb. 23).

“Upon arrival, heavy smoke was observed coming from the basement floor and Marion requested mutual aid from other local departments for additional trucks and water,” Marion Fire and Rescue posted on their Facebook page.

They were assisted by crews from Suttle, Vaiden, Uniontown and Hamburg volunteer fire departments as well as cadets from the Marion Military Institute first responder fire program.

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Selma Fire was also on standby with a with a ladder truck and crew but fortunately was not needed, the post said. “The fire was contained and extinguished on the basement level and the rest of the building only received smoke damage.”

Daphne Robinson, who continues as president of the business arm of Judson, told The Alabama Baptist she was unable to share any additional information about the fire “as it is an ongoing investigation.”

“We would like to thank Marion Fire and Rescue, the Marion Police Department and all the surrounding communities who had their volunteer fire departments available to assist,” she said. “We are grateful for God’s hand on Judson and all who were involved.”

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