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Steam Valve Malfunction Displaces 200 at Kirkland
October 26, 2026
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Kirkland House Evacuated After Steam Valve Malfunction
A malfunctioning steam valve triggered a fire alarm at Kirkland House Sunday night, and about 200 of the House's more than 300 residents were unable to return to their rooms overnight.
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