Category Archives: Manufacturing

Manufacturing, Manufacturing Plant

Greenville, MI – Fire service credits sprinkler system in helping to control fire at plastics plant

July 25, 2017 viking210 Leave a comment

An industrial fire at West Michigan Compounding’s (WMC) reclamation center Sunday morning was quickly extinguished by firefighters before it could spread to do additional damage. At approximately 9:15 a.m., the Greenville Department of Public … Continue Reading ››

Manufacturing, Manufacturing Plant

Rochester, NY – Spontaneous combustion fire at textile plant contained by sprinkler system

July 24, 2017 viking210 Leave a comment

No one was hurt after a fire on St. Paul Street Wednesday night. An automatic fire alarm went off at the Alsco plant on St. Paul around 7 p.m. A third alarm was declared … Continue Reading ››

Manufacturing, Manufacturing Plant

Le Mars, IA – Sprinklers contain fire after explosion at manufacturing plant; No injuries

July 19, 2017 viking210 Leave a comment

A compressor fire shut down IML Containers in Le Mars Monday afternoon, causing an undetermined amount of damage to the manufacturer of plastic food containers.

Le Mars fire chief David Schipper … Continue Reading ››

Manufacturing, Manufacturing Plant

Libertyville, IL – (No Media Coverage) Fire at plastics manufacturing plant held in check by single sprinkler

July 18, 2017 viking210 Leave a comment

** No Media Coverage - Fire Department Reported *** Around 1029 hours on Sunday, the Libertyville Fire Department responded to an activated fire alarm at a plastic manufacturing plant. When the first in engine company … Continue Reading ››

Food Processing, Manufacturing

Cedar Rapids, IA – Fire at food processing plant controlled with help from sprinkler system; No injuries

June 25, 2017 viking210 Leave a comment

Cedar Rapids firefighters responded Friday night to a dryer fire in an Ingredion facility building at 1001 First St. SW. According to a media release from the Cedar Rapids Fire Department, the call from … Continue Reading ››

Manufacturing, Manufacturing Plant

St. Louis, MO – Sprinkler system stops spread of overnight fire at linen company

June 23, 2017 viking210 Leave a comment

A Soulard business where three employees died after a piece of a water tank crashed through the ceiling in April was damaged by a fire overnight. Around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday, firefighters were called to … Continue Reading ››

Manufacturing, Manufacturing Plant

Middleville, MI – Fire in dust collector at water heater manufacturer knocked down by sprinkler system

June 12, 2017 viking210 Leave a comment

No one was hurt and there was minimal damage to a Middleville water heater manufacturer following a weekend fire. Thornapple Township Fire Chief Randy Eaton said the fire at Bradford White Corporation wound up … Continue Reading ››

Manufacturing, Other - Manufacturing

Rockford, IL – No injuries reported as sprinkler system keeps fire under control at fabricating company

May 30, 2017 viking210 Leave a comment

No one was reported injured after a fire broke out overnight at the Comet Fabricating and Welding building in Rockford, according to fire officials. Firefighters were called at … Continue Reading ››

Manufacturing, Paper Mill / Saw Mill

La Grande, OR – Early morning sawmill fire contained with help from sprinkler system

May 29, 2017 viking210 Leave a comment

A fire was reported at Boise Cascade’s Mt. Emily plant at 1917 Jackson Ave. in La Grande about 4:45 a.m. Sunday. Nobody was injured in the blaze, which kept firefighters busy until … Continue Reading ››

Manufacturing, Manufacturing Plant

Shelbyville, IN – Paint booth fire at 118 year old furniture factory contained with help from sprinkler system

May 16, 2017 viking210 Leave a comment

A fire at a 118-year old factory in Shelbyville is being investigated. The Shelbyville Fire Department responded to a call at 12:16 p.m. of the fire at Old Hickory Furniture, 403 S. Noble St. … Continue Reading ››

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