Category Archives: Other-Government/Military

Other-Government/Military, Recycling / Waste Facility

Redding, CA – Fire at solid waste facility extinguished with help from sprinkler system; No injuries reported

December 3, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

Redding firefighters went to the city's solid waste facility Saturday morning to extinguish a fire that was traced to some sort of hazardous material someone had recently dumped. A city of Redding employee was … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Other-Government/Military

Lee’s Summit, MO – Truck fire in state vehicle maintenance facility contained overnight by sprinkler system

September 9, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

A dump truck fire early Friday morning caused minor damage to the service area at the MODOT Maintenance Facility in Lee's Summit. Firefighters responded to the building at 2050 NE Independence Ave. at 1 … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Other - Storage / Warehouse, Other-Government/Military

Elgin, IL – Fire in building storing large quantities of chemicals at water treatment facility extinguished by sprinkler system

July 24, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

A fire Friday night in a building with large quantities of chemicals at the city of Elgin’s water treatment facility was likely caused by an electrical motor failure, Elgin fire officials said. The fire … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Government/Military, Other-Government/Military

Toronto, ON, Canada – Arson fire at historic building controlled by sprinkler system

July 18, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

Police have taken over the investigation into a fire at Old City Hall on Monday night after investigators determined that it was deliberately set. Toronto Fire Chief Matthew Pegg told CP24 on Tuesday morning … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Athletic Club/Sports Facility, Other-Government/Military

Quincy, IL – Fire in pool pump room at community center extinguished by sprinkler system

February 7, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

A chemical fire Friday that led to a temporary evacuation of the Kroc Center was the first fire in the building's six-year history. An automatic fire alarm went off around 9:30 a.m. at the … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Government/Military, Other-Government/Military

Saginaw, MI – Sprinkler system limits damage at County Road Commission garage

December 20, 2017 viking210 Leave a comment

Fire destroys a Saginaw County Road Commission truck, but the sprinkler system inside the garage prevented more damage. Managing Director Dennis Borchard said the fire in the snow plow truck appears to be electrical, … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Adult Care/Rehab Center, Other-Government/Military

South Bend, IN – Sprinkler system activates to help control arson fire at work release detention center

October 15, 2017 viking210 Leave a comment

Two men who were inmates at the DuComb Center have been charged with arson for allegedly setting a fire at the center in August. South Bend Fire responded to a fire at the DuComb … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Other-Government/Military

Eden Prairie, MN – Firefighters credit sprinkler system from keeping bus garage fire from spreading

August 23, 2017 viking210 Leave a comment

Other-Government/Military

Washington, D.C. – Fire at The Smithsonian Castle contained by sprinkler system

August 17, 2017 viking210 Leave a comment

The Smithsonian Castle caught fire and has been evacuated, the D.C. fire department says. A fire broke out on the third floor of the towering, historic building on the National Mall, at 1000 Jefferson … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Government/Military, Other-Government/Military

Portland, OR – Sprinkler system helps stop fire at Metro Transfer Station; No injuries

August 13, 2017 viking210 Leave a comment

Portland Fire and Rescue crews quickly put out a fire at Metro Transfer Station in Northwest Portland Monday afternoon. The fire, which triggered the sprinkler system, was spotted around 12:20 p.m. by employees. The … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

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Category Archives: Other-Government/Military

Redding, CA – Fire at solid waste facility extinguished with help from sprinkler system; No injuries reported

Lee’s Summit, MO – Truck fire in state vehicle maintenance facility contained overnight by sprinkler system

Elgin, IL – Fire in building storing large quantities of chemicals at water treatment facility extinguished by sprinkler system

Toronto, ON, Canada – Arson fire at historic building controlled by sprinkler system

Quincy, IL – Fire in pool pump room at community center extinguished by sprinkler system

Saginaw, MI – Sprinkler system limits damage at County Road Commission garage

South Bend, IN – Sprinkler system activates to help control arson fire at work release detention center

Eden Prairie, MN – Firefighters credit sprinkler system from keeping bus garage fire from spreading

Washington, D.C. – Fire at The Smithsonian Castle contained by sprinkler system

Portland, OR – Sprinkler system helps stop fire at Metro Transfer Station; No injuries

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