The University of Alabama's Student Center was evacuated Friday after a "small fire" inside the building, the school said on social media.

Using their @UA_Safety Twitter account and other platforms, the University said a small fire was reported in the Student Center Friday.

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UA has not said if the fire damaged the building and said it will remain closed as firefighters respond and clear smoke from the area.

The Student Center is a central hub for those studying at the Capstone and includes seven dining Centers including Chick-fil-A, Starbucks and more.

UPDATE: The University has re-opened the buidling.

WBRC's Christina Chambers was inside the Student Center at the time of the incident and shared video of the conflagration, which appears to have been contained to a purse.

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