Hotel / Motel, Hotel / Restaurant

Salina, KS – Sprinkler system contains hotel fire; No injuries reported

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Just before 2:00 am on Wednesday, June 4th, the Salina Fire Department responded to reports of a commercial fire at the Country Inn and Suites located at 2760 S. 9th St. Initial reports indicated a fire in a storage room on the second floor.

Upon arrival, fire crews encountered an active fire that appeared to be coming from the exterior of a HVAC unit with fire extending into the adjacent storage room. The building’s sprinkler system had activated, containing the fire to the room of origin. Firefighters initiated suppression operations, extinguishing the remaining flames. The fire was brought under control and extinguished within 10 minutes of arrival of the first due engine company.

During the incident, all guests and hotel staff were safely evacuated from the building and there were no reported injuries.

Preliminary investigation suggests that the fire originated due to a faulty HVAC unit.

In addition to the Salina Fire Department, the Salina Police Department responded and provided assistance with evacuation, crowd management, and traffic control.

Other - Storage / Warehouse, Storage / Warehouse

Bloomingdale, GA – Electrical fire in commercial building extinguished by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

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An electrical fire happened in a commercial building in Bloomingdale Wednesday night.

The Savannah Fire Department was dispatched to the fire on Four Lakes Parkway near Old River Road just after 11 p.m.

The sprinkler system in the building was set off and put out the fire.

There are no injuries.

Hotel / Motel, Hotel / Restaurant

Minot, ND – Hotel fire extinguished by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

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A hotel’s sprinkler system in Minot put out a fire.

The Minot fire department responded to the Baymont Hotel in the southwest part of town Monday afternoon.

A fire started in a storage room. The building’s sprinkler system put out the flames, and there were no injuries.

Due to the damage from the fire, guests were asked to collect their personal belongings with the help of crews.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and the hotel is closed until necessary repairs and inspections can be made.

Animal Shelter / Animal Care Center, Other Business

North Haven, CT – Dryer fire at animal hospital contained by sprinkler system

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A fire broke out at Central Animal Hospital on Sunday night.

Crews responded to Devine Street around 9:15 p.m. for the report of a dryer fire and heavy smoke at the animal hospital.

The animal hospital says the fire was quickly contained thanks to their sprinkler system and the efforts of the North Haven Fire Department.

They say the damage from the fire was minimal. No patients were ever near the fire.

During the evacuation, an incoming ER patient arrived in cardiac tamponade.

“Without hesitation, our medical staff set up a makeshift treatment area and performed life-saving measures, ultimately stabilizing the patient under extreme conditions,” the hospital said.

Thankfully, damage to the hospital was limited to a small section. The hospital remains open.

No further information was released.

Other / Not Specified, Other Business

Rocky River, OH – Sprinkler system activated for fire at AMC theater

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Rocky River firefighters responded to an AMC Westwood Town Center after multiple recliners caught fire.

Rocky River Fire Chief Aaron Lenart said the fire activated the automatic sprinkler system, extinguishing the bulk of the fire.

Fairview Park Fire assisted Rocky River Fire with the response.

Lenart did not have an estimate of the damages.

“The sprinkler system most definitely controlled and saved the rest of the building from a devastating fire,” Lenart said.

19 News is working to confirm details on any injuries and the precise time of the fire.

The fire remains under investigation.

Storage / Warehouse, Warehouse

Evansville, IN – Sprinkler system contains early morning warehouse fire; No injuries reported

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Firefighters in Evansville have gotten an early morning warehouse fire under control.

According to Central Dispatch, eight fire units were called to the 100 block of North Kentucky Avenue for a Commercial Structure Fire just after 7 Sunday morning.

They say the sprinkler system kept the fire contained until crews arrived.

Dispatch says that the fire has been tapped out as of 8 a.m., and EFD says they were able to put the fire out around 45 minutes after the 911 call.

Evansville EMA says the fire crews quick work was able to keep the building from being destroyed.

No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

Athletic Club/Sports Facility, Other Business

Norfolk, VA – Sprinkler system activated for HVAC system fire; No injuries reported

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Norfolk Fire-Rescue responded to a fire at the Scope Arena Thursday morning.

A malfunctioning HVAC system caught on fire shortly before 7:45 a.m., according to the assistant chief of Norfolk Fire-Rescue. The sprinkler system activated and helped extinguish the fire.

No one was injured.

Crews are working to clear the smoke from the building. Officials said people in the area will smell smoke as they work to clear it out.

Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential

Madison, WI – Fire at senior living facility extinguished by sprinkler system

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One person was taken to a hospital after a small fire at a senior living facility Wednesday night, a Madison Fire Department spokesperson said.

Crews were called to the building along Jupiter Drive, just north of Cottage Grove Road near I-39/90, at around 10:22 p.m. Multiple people called 911 to report smoke and water coming from a third-floor apartment.

First-arriving firefighters found that the sprinkler system had already put out the fire, which had originated in the apartment’s kitchen area. Other crews shut off the sprinkler system and ventilated the unit.

The person living in the apartment was taken to a hospital in stable condition for further evaluation. The Red Cross was contacted to assist them.

Damage to the apartment was minor, however nearby apartments also sustained minor water damage. On-site staff organized overnight lodging for residents of those units.

A damage estimate from the fire was unknown as of Thursday morning, however a fire department spokesperson said the sprinkler system minimized damage to both life and property.

Manufacturing, Other - Manufacturing

Dover, OH – Fire at manufacturing facility extinguished by sprinkler system

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A rubber injection mold press was damaged by fire on May 26 at Meteor Sealing Systems, 400 S. Tuscarawas Ave.

Firefighters were dispatched at 3:36 p.m., according to an announcement from the Dover Fire Department. On arrival, firefighters were told by plant personnel that a machine was on fire. Firefighters assisted eight plant staff out of the building and then searched for the fire in near zero visibility.

Crews found that the fire had been extinguished by the building’s sprinkler system. Due to the size of the building, it took firefighters 45 minutes to ventilate the smoke out of the building.

One employee was examined by EMS personnel for smoke inhalation but was not transported to the hospital.

There was smoke and water damage in the area surrounding the machine. There is no damage estimate yet.

The cause of the fire is due to a malfunction of the machine and is being investigated by company personnel.

Assisting Dover at the scene were firefighters from New Philadelphia, Strasburg and Sugarcreek and personnel from Smith Ambulance.

Other - Retail, Retail

Woodinville, WA – Sprinkler system contains explosion fire at hardware store; No injuries reported

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Crews are investigating an explosion that happened in Woodinville on Monday afternoon.

What we know:

Eastside Fire and Rescue (EFR) announced the incident on social media at 2:42 p.m. Officials said the explosion happened at a hardware store near the corner of 130th Ave NE and Little Bear Creek Parkway.

Firefighters from Bothell, Shoreline and Kirkland fire departments assisted at the scene.

The fire was mostly contained by the facility’s sprinkler system, but emergency crews responded to ensure full control and safety. No injuries were reported.

What we don’t know:

A fire investigator has been requested to the scene.

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