Category Archives: Public Library

Government/Military, Public Library

Dallas, TX – Sprinkler system protects downtown public library from overnight fire

January 3, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

An overnight fire damaged the main public library building in downtown Dallas.

Firefighters were called to the Erik Jonsson Central Library at 12:15 Sunday morning on a report of smoke inside the building.

Dallas Fire Rescue called in backup crews because of the size of the building.… Continue Reading »

Government/Military, Public Library

Fire at library halted by single sprinkler (Lake Forest, IL)

January 16, 2014 viking210 Leave a comment

At around 9:15 p.m. on January 14, the Lake Forest Fire Department was called to the Lake Forest Library when heavy smoke was reported coming from the building. Fire crews, confirming that there were no occupants in the building, reported that the fire began when a broken light bulb fell from the ceiling and ignited a chair.… Continue Reading »

Government/Military, Public Library

Library arson fire controlled by sprinkler system (Brooksville, FL)

July 23, 2013 viking210 Leave a comment

Firefighters were called to the East Hernando Branch Library in Brooksville on July 6 to put out a small fire. While no one was hurt, the smoke activated the building’s sprinkler system, damaging much of the inventory.

(*** BLOG EDITOR’S NOTE – Only the substantial heat from potentially deadly and damaging fire will operate a fire sprinkler, not smoke. … Continue Reading »

Government/Military, Other / Not Specified, Public Library

Sprinkler system contains fire at public library (Berkeley, CA)

March 19, 2012 viking210 Leave a comment

The fire took place in one of the public bathrooms. Staff and the public were evacuated safely.… Continue Reading »

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