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Park Ridge, IL – Fire in hospital mechanical room extinguished by sprinkler system; No injuries

May 17, 2017 viking210 Leave a comment

*** NO MEDIA COVERAGE - Fire Department Reported *** On May 15, 2017 at 12:31 p.m., the Park Ridge Fire Department was dispatched to 1775 W. Dempster Street, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital (ALGH), for an activated … Continue Reading ››

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Cleveland, OH – Sprinkler system assists medical center personnel in controlling early morning arson fire

March 28, 2017 viking210 Leave a comment

Quick response by personnel at Tennova Healthcare-Cleveland is being credited with dousing a fire set in the emergency department there early Thursday morning. Cleveland Fire Department Fire Marshal Ben Atchley said the incident occurred … Continue Reading ››

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Rochester, NY – Electrical panel fire at hospital contained with help from sprinkler system

January 5, 2017 viking210 Leave a comment

Firefighters say a major short in a power box is responsible for sparking a fire at Monroe Community Hospital early New Year's Day. Firefighters say an electric panel on the fourth floor caught fire … Continue Reading ››

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Elkin, NC – Hospital fire caused by portable fan contained by fire suppression system

November 23, 2016 viking210 Leave a comment

Many times when firefighters respond to fire alarm calls, they turn out to be false alarms, but that wasn’t the case Monday night as Elkin fire officials arrived on the scene of such a … Continue Reading ››

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Richmond Hill, ON, Canada – Sprinkler system controls overnight fire at medical sleep clinic

September 29, 2016 viking210 Leave a comment

A dozen patients at a Richmond Hill sleep clinic got a rude awakening early Tuesday morning when a small fire roused them from their beds. Richmond Hill Fire and Emergency Services … Continue Reading ››

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Bend, OR – No injuries as single sprinkler keeps mechanical fire in check at hospital

August 31, 2016 viking210 Leave a comment

A fire broke out in a washer for surgical instruments at St. Charles Bend early Wednesday, causing about $200,000 damage, but a fire sprinkler kept the damage from being far more severe, officials … Continue Reading ››

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Bend, OR – Early morning fire at hospital held in check by sprinkler system

August 25, 2016 viking210 Leave a comment

A fire broke out in a washer for surgical instruments at St. Charles Bend early Wednesday, but a fire sprinkler kept the damage from being far more severe, officials said. The blaze prompted … Continue Reading ››

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Orlando, FL – Sprinklers activate to help stop fire at Lake Nona VA Medical Center; No injuries

July 21, 2016 viking210 Leave a comment

A fire struck the fourth floor of a domiciliary at the Orlando Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Lake Nona Wednesday, according to the Orlando Fire Department, and residents are likely to be moved … Continue Reading ››

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Spencer, IA – Laundry room fire at hospital contained by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

June 23, 2016 viking210 Leave a comment

No patients or staff had to be removed from Spencer Hospital Saturday when the Spencer Fire Department responded to an early morning fire at the local medical facility. At 6:08 a.m., Spencer Fire … Continue Reading ››

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Modesto, CA – Sprinkler system extinguishes suspicious overnight fire at Planned Parenthood

May 27, 2016 viking210 Leave a comment

The Modesto fire and police departments are investigating a suspicious, but apparently small, fire at the Planned Parenthood Modesto Health Center on McHenry Avenue early Wednesday. Signs on the doors of the … Continue Reading ››

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Category Archives: Hospital/Medical Clinic

Park Ridge, IL – Fire in hospital mechanical room extinguished by sprinkler system; No injuries

Cleveland, OH – Sprinkler system assists medical center personnel in controlling early morning arson fire

Rochester, NY – Electrical panel fire at hospital contained with help from sprinkler system

Elkin, NC – Hospital fire caused by portable fan contained by fire suppression system

Richmond Hill, ON, Canada – Sprinkler system controls overnight fire at medical sleep clinic

Bend, OR – No injuries as single sprinkler keeps mechanical fire in check at hospital

Bend, OR – Early morning fire at hospital held in check by sprinkler system

Orlando, FL – Sprinklers activate to help stop fire at Lake Nona VA Medical Center; No injuries

Spencer, IA – Laundry room fire at hospital contained by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

Modesto, CA – Sprinkler system extinguishes suspicious overnight fire at Planned Parenthood

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