Dorm floods after accidental sprinkler activation, over 400 students forced out

University officials told WRAL News a student accidentally activated the sprinkler, injuring that student and forcing more than 400 other students to find somewhere else to stay. This chaotic scene forced students to wait hours to get inside and retrieve their belongings. Some students told WRAL News their stuff was ruined. … The college advised students to check with their parent’s homeowner insurance policy to see if damaged goods are covered. Consider your options.

Read the original story. Posted 11/22/21 at legacy.wral.com by Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter