The Yuma Fire Department said sprinklers helped put out a fire that could have gotten out of control. Monday just after 1:00 a.m., an alarm was reported indicating a fire sprinkler activation at the Alsco facility, 3231 South Florence Lane. Yuma Fire Department and Marine Corps Air Station Fire Department personnel arrived to find heavy smoke in the building.… Continue Reading »
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Tucson, AZ – Sprinkler system credited with minimizing damage at downtown office building
Falmouth, MA – Fire at marine laboratory held in check by automatic sprinkler system
Falmouth Fire/Rescue reports that at approximately 9 AM Thursday morning, they responded to the Marine Resource Center, part of Marine Biological Laboratories at 125 Water Street in Woods Hole. Shortly after arrival, Engine 20 reported smoke showing from the rear of the building.… Continue Reading »
New Bedford, MA – Damage from arson fire at laundry business limited by sprinkler system
State and New Bedford fire officials are investigating another suspicious, early-morning fire that damaged a laundry building Thursday in the city’s near North End, officials said. The fire at Purity Services Laundry, 405 Myrtle St., was in a garage loading area that is inside the building, according to Fire Chief Michael Gomes.… Continue Reading »
Reston, VA – Cubicle fire in 11th floor office contained by sprinkler system; No injuries reported
Reston, VA – Fire on 11th floor of commercial office building contained by sprinkler system
Sumter, SC – Sprinkler system controls fire at uniform company; Firefighters extinguish flames upon arrival
Sumter Fire Department extinguished a relatively small blaze at a local service business’ facility early Saturday morning, according to a spokesman and an official report. Emergency units responded to a fire alarm at UniFirst, 2040 Union Camp Blvd., and arrived on the scene at 4:04 a.m.… Continue Reading »
