{
  "id": "2026-06-09-university-of-michigan-nichols-arboretum-fires",
  "slug": "university-of-michigan-nichols-arboretum-fires-2026-06-09",
  "institution": {
    "name": "University of Michigan",
    "shortName": "U-M",
    "state": "MI",
    "type": "public-r1",
    "alertSystemName": "DPSS Security Bulletin / Crime Alert",
    "enrollment": 51000
  },
  "incident": {
    "date": "2026-06-09",
    "type": "arson",
    "cleryCategory": "timely-warning",
    "resolution": "under-investigation",
    "headline": "Multiple fires reported near Nichols Arboretum under investigation",
    "headlinePublic": "Multiple fires reported near Nichols Arboretum under investigation",
    "summary": "Official public safety [published this notice](https://www.dpss.umich.edu/news-and-alerts/security-bulletins/security-bulletin-06-09-26-fires-reported-near-nichols-arboretum) dated 2026-06-09. Full text is preserved from the official page.",
    "outcome": "See official notice for investigation status and safety guidance."
  },
  "alerts": [
    {
      "sequence": 1,
      "type": "initial",
      "channel": "email",
      "verbatimText": "June 9, 2026\nSecurity Bulletin 06/09/26: Fires Reported Near Nichols Arboretum\nAdvisory Information\nFires Reported Near Nichols Arboretum Under Investigation\nThe University of Michigan Police Department, in coordination with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Fire Safety, is investigating four fires reported near Nichols Arboretum.\nThe incidents were reported during the daytime hours between June 1-9. The first three fires were located near the railroad tracks along the Huron River. A fourth fire occurred in a field area closer to the valley.\nNo injuries have been reported, and the fires were extinguished before causing significant damage.\nFire Safety Reminder\nAs temperatures rise and vegetation becomes drier, even small ignition sources can quickly ignite a grass or brush fire. The University of Michigan is a smoke-free campus. Community members are reminded to:\nAvoid using open flames, matches, lighters, or other ignition sources in areas with dry grass, leaves, or brush.\nProperly extinguish and dispose of any combustible materials in approved receptacles.\nImmediately report any signs of fire, smoke, or suspicious activity.\nAnyone with information is asked to contact the University of Michigan Police Department at 734-763-1131 or submit information anonymously through the DPSS Anonymous Tip Line at (800) 863-1355.\nUpdates will be provided as additional information becomes available.",
      "isVerbatimConfirmed": true,
      "sourceUrl": "https://www.dpss.umich.edu/news-and-alerts/security-bulletins/security-bulletin-06-09-26-fires-reported-near-nichols-arboretum",
      "sourceDescription": "U-M DPSS Security Bulletin 06/09/26",
      "annotations": [
        "Transcribed from official public safety web page HTML."
      ],
      "characterCount": 1408,
      "confidence": "high",
      "timestampApprox": "Security Bulletin dated June 9, 2026"
    }
  ],
  "context": "Official campus public-safety notice recovered from institutional website.",
  "keyFindings": [
    "Official full-text notice provides incident narrative and safety guidance."
  ],
  "sources": [
    {
      "type": "official-archive",
      "title": "U-M DPSS Security Bulletin 06/09/26",
      "url": "https://www.dpss.umich.edu/news-and-alerts/security-bulletins/security-bulletin-06-09-26-fires-reported-near-nichols-arboretum",
      "accessDate": "2026-07-25"
    }
  ],
  "confidence": "high",
  "tags": [
    "michigan",
    "dpss",
    "arson",
    "fire",
    "security-bulletin"
  ],
  "dateAdded": "2026-07-25",
  "lastUpdated": "2026-07-25",
  "addedBy": "ingestion"
}