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Sprinkler system contains fire in multi-purpose commercial building (Falmouth, ME)
Fire at automotive components manufacturer contained by sprinklers (Greencastle, IN)
Local fire crews were called to the scene of a fire Friday evening at Heartland Automotive. Firefighters were dispatched to the scene to reports of heavy smoke at 9:36 p.m. Greencastle Fire Chief Bill Newgent told the Banner Graphic the blaze originated in the facility’s paint room. The sprinkler system in the area contained the fire until firefighters arrived to extinguish it completely. No cause has been determined.
Nursing home fire controlled with help from sprinkler system (Champaign, IL)
Sprinklers control fire at drug treatment facility until firefighters arrive (Yakima, WA)
Sprinkler system possibly saved resident’s life in apartment fire, according to fire department (Mankato, MN)
Sprinklers control fire, limit damage in fire at multi-use complex (Pawtucket, RI)
Fire at construction business controlled with help from sprinkler system (Twin Falls, ID)
Tom Hughes the Jerome Fire Chief said, “At approximately 6:25 this morning, we were dispatched to this location, 901 South Lincoln Avenue in Jerome, for reported smoke in the building. Upon arrival of our first fire crew, we found a heavy smoke condition, and the fire sprinkler system had been activated. Our crews made entry to find the seed of the fire and make sure it was out.”Tom Hughes the Jerome Fire Chief said, “At approximately 6:25 this morning, we were dispatched to this location, 901 South Lincoln Avenue in Jerome, for reported smoke in the building. Upon arrival of our first fire crew, we found a heavy smoke condition, and the fire sprinkler system had been activated. Our crews made entry to find the seed of the fire and make sure it was out.”