Category Archives: Other Business

Other / Not Specified, Other Business

Lakewood, WA – Arson fire at casino contained by sprinkler system

July 12, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

On Monday, July 9th at approximately 7:05 p.m., West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to reports of a structure fire at the Macau Casino, located at 9811 South Tacoma Way in Lakewood. Reports came in as smoke being present in the building and the building was in the process of being evacuated.… Continue Reading »

Office Building, Other Business

Hyannis, MA – Sprinkler system controlled laptop fire at The Times offices

July 10, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

UPDATE 1:30 P.M. – The Times states that the fire started in a laptop computer, burned the edge of a desk and spread to a chair.  The chair fire released clouds of smoke before being extinguished.  [You may recall Fire Marshal Ostroskey speaking with us on “Lower Cape Today” about the smoke and toxic fumes that come from burning furniture in today’s homes.]

UPDATE 10:30 A.M.… Continue Reading »

Other Business

Cottonwood, AZ – Sprinkler system limits spread of commercial laundry fire

July 2, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

At around 6:45 p.m. June 28, Cottonwood Fire & Medical Department responded to a report of a fire in a senior residential living facility in the 100 block of South Willard Street in Cottonwood. Calls to 9-1-1 reported a fire in the laundry room of the facility. … Continue Reading »

Other - Manufacturing, Recycling / Waste Facility

Fountain Inn, SC – Sprinkler systems keep fire outside plastics business from spreading into structures

July 2, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

Dispatchers said the fire was reported at Ameri-Pak at 477 S. Woods Drive before noon last Tuesday.   The fire burned an area between buildings, but the side of several buildings was singed.

Fire Chief Ronnie Myers said the fire burned mostly outside where the business takes in scrap plastics. … Continue Reading »

Other Business, Recycling / Waste Facility

Springfield, OR – Fire at recycling facility contained by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

June 27, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

Employees evacuated as sprinklers and firefighters extinguished a fire in the recycling facility at International Paper in Springfield on Tuesday morning.

Fire crews responded to the 48th Street facility at 7:48 a.m.

“Crews arrived to find all employees safely evacuated outside and the building filled with smoke.… Continue Reading »

Office Building, Other Business

Penticton, BC, Canada – Sprinkler system helps limits spread of fire in 75-year old building

June 26, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

A fire in Penticton’s Cannery Trade Centre was contained before it could spread through the heritage building.  John Cain, one of the owners, said there was no downtime for businesses located in the building. They were able to open Monday morning.… Continue Reading »

Place of Worship

Federal Way, WA – Church fire cause by cigarette discarded in mulch controlled by sprinkler system

June 23, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

A Tuesday morning fire at Brooklake Church caused an estimated $150,000 worth of damage to the exterior of the building.  South King Fire & Rescue Captain Jeff Bellinghausen said there was no damage to the inside of the building, 629 S.… Continue Reading »

Other Business

Wisconsin Rapids, WI – Oily rags ignite at uniform business; Sprinkler system helps keep fire from spreading inside building

June 22, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

It took firefighters about 45 minutes Sunday to put out a fire at a company in the industrial park.A report of a fire at UniFirst Corporation, 2400 Industrial St., came in at 11:20 p.m. Sunday, Wisconsin Rapids Fire Capt. Bob Barteck said.… Continue Reading »

Other Business, Shopping Mall

Newington, VA – Dryer fire at business in strip mall is contained by sprinkler system; Damage minimized

June 22, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

Investigators have identified lint buildup in a dryer as the cause of the Thursday, June 14 Newington strip mall fire, the Fairfax County County and Rescue Department says. Fire sprinklers saved the middle unit strip mall business in the 8000 block of Rolling Road from significant damage.… Continue Reading »

Other / Not Specified, Other Business

Austin, TX – Historical building saved from fire by single sprinkler head

June 21, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

A fire at an Austin landmark appears to have been intentionally set. 36-year-old Matthew James Caldwell is in custody, charged with 2nd degree arson. Damage to The Austin Club from fire, smoke and water is expected to top $100,000.

“When I got down here about 4:20 this morning my heart just sank,” said Ken Richardson, general manager of The Austin Club.… Continue Reading »