Nov. fire at Lehigh U. students' house accidentally started by candle
Student burned now recovering at home.
Published: Dec 04 2012 12:02:04 PM EST
Updated On: Dec 04 2012 12:25:26 PM EST
A fire at a Lehigh University off-campus house was caused by a candle, officials said.
The fire broke out Nov. 27 around 2 a.m. at a home in the 400 block of Montclair Street in Bethlehem.
One student -- Andrew Douglas-- was hospitalized for burns, has been released from the hospital and is recovering at home with his family, according to fire officials. He is expected to make a full recovery.
Four other students were also displaced by the fire.
The fire was ruled accidental.
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