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Fire at Georgia State building ruled arson

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ATLANTA - The state fire commissioner offered a reward Friday for information about an arson at a Georgia State University building Thursday night. <br> <br> No one was injured in the fire, which began just before 7 p.m. About 30 people were evacuated from the University Center, which houses a student bookstore, movie theater and other offices. <br> <br> ``The fire was pretty easy to contain,&#39;&#39; said Gerard Rioux, assistant fire chief of the Atlanta Fire Department. ``They had it under control in about 10 minutes.&#39;&#39; <br> <br> Deanna Hines, GSU director of university relations, said the building was undergoing renovations. Officials cited smoke and water damage but were unable to immediately determine an overall estimate. <br> <br> Rewards of up to $10,000 are given for information leading to an arrest and conviction. The arson hotline is 1-800-282-5804.
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