And from Random Hall's gray exterior, there is no longer any evidence of Monday night's tragedy.
Students in the dormitory said they have collectively decided not to speak to the press.
"We are grateful to the MIT Campus Police, the Cambridge Fire Department, the MIT Safety Office, the house masters and others for their response to this emergency," Williams said.
While speculation circulates among MIT students, there is no definite timeframe for the investigation into the cause of the fire, Jenness said.
"Sometimes investigations take long periods of time," Jenness said. "There is often legal wrangling and sometimes people don't want to cooperate."
Jenness says that as the investigation begins, fire officials will interview MIT students to develop an accurate picture of Monday night's events.