A sprinkler system that activated early Tuesday morning put out a blaze at a local daily newspaper. The alarm company had notified the fire department who were quick to the scene to find that the sprinkler system had put out a fire that had ignited on the back dock. … Continue Reading »
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Sprinkler system aids firefighters in commercial fire (Boston, MA)
Sprinklers extinguish fire at YWCA women’s shelter (Williamsport, PA)
Fire at transit center extinguished by fire sprinklers (Manitowac, WI)
A fire broke out at Manitowoc’s new bus transit center Sunday afternoon. When firefighters arrived, two fire sprinkler heads were actively spraying water over a fire just outside the building’s main entrance. Fire Chief Bill Manis said the blaze shows the importance of installing fire sprinkler systems.… Continue Reading »
Sprinkler system credited with putting out fire in community center (Yuma, AZ)
A small fire at a community center was put out quickly by a sprinkler system before it could cause any damage, according to the Yuma Fire Department. “It points out the value of sprinkler systems,” Spokesman Mike Erfert said. “It makes a huge difference as far as the damage goes.”… Continue Reading »
Sprinklers controlled kitchen fire at residential and commercial building (Iowa City, IA)
The main body of the fire, contained to the underside of a kitchen counter, was controlled by the sprinkler system. The rest of the fire was extinguished within 15 minutes. Though occupants were evacuated as a result of the fire, the release said there were no injuries and the fire did not leave the commercial portion of the building.… Continue Reading »
Fire onboard a commuter ferry was extinguished by sprinkler system (Vancouver, BC)
Sprinkler system contains fire at medical office building (Palm Springs, FL)
Fire at gun range controlled by sprinkler system (Las Vegas, NV)
The Clark County Fire Department was called to a fire at a gun range late Friday night. Officials said two men were doing maintenance welding work in a gun range inside the building, when air filtering material caught fire. Building sprinklers helped keep the fire in check while firefighters quickly extinguished remaining hot spots.… Continue Reading »
