Fire department leads investigation in McGraw Place blaze

The Ithaca Fire Department, in cooperation with the Ithaca Police Department and Cornell Police, is investigating a fire of suspicious origin that broke out shortly after 3 a.m. today (June 10) at the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity house at 2 McGraw Place. The fire was brought under control shortly after it was reported. Sprinkler and fire alarm systems in the building were operational, Fire Chief Brian Wilbur said. There were no injuries.

Eight persons residing in the house have been relocated by Cornell's Housing Office in the Division of Student and Academic Services.