2 Arrested, 40 Fires Put Out As Michigan Basketball Fans Celebrate Championship Win: Police

ANN ARBOR, MI — Two people were arrested and more than 40 fires were put out as fans celebrated the Michigan Wolverines winning the basketball championship Monday night, according to police.

Police said thousands of fans gathered along South University Avenue and Church Street where officers had established a "large police presence" after the game.

There were two arrests and multiple damaged street signs along South University Avenue during the nighttime celebrations, according to police.

Fans also set more than 40 fires in connection with the post-game celebrations, according to police.

The fires were contained and involved mostly old furniture, such as couches and other debris. The fires did not spread to any buildings or vehicles, according to police.

There were no serious injuries during the celebrations, which lasted roughly an hour following the game, according to police.

The roadway reopened to traffic around 12:50 a.m. early Tuesday morning, according to police.

The university held a free watch party for students at the Crisler Arena in Ann Arbor, and many bars in the area were packed with fans.

The Wolverines captured the school's second NCAA national championship with a 69-63 win over the Connecticut Huskies Monday night in Indianapolis. It is their first national championship since 1989.