Other / Not Specified, Other Business Sprinkler system aids firefighters in commercial fire (Boston, MA) November 19, 2012 viking210 Leave a comment A fire started in a commercial building undergoing conversion into a supermarket. A single sprinkler head activated and controlled the fire. There were a large number of workers at the property at the time, … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »
Other / Not Specified, Other Business Sprinklers extinguish fire at YWCA women’s shelter (Williamsport, PA) November 19, 2012 viking210 Leave a comment A disaster was averted late Wednesday night at the YWCA when a fire caused by two children playing with a lighter on the fourth floor activated the building's sprinkler system. The sprinklers put out … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »
Other / Not Specified, Other Business Fire at transit center extinguished by fire sprinklers (Manitowac, WI) November 8, 2012 viking210 Leave a comment 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 … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »
Other / Not Specified, Other Business Sprinkler system credited with putting out fire in community center (Yuma, AZ) November 1, 2012 viking210 Leave a comment 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 … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »
Office Building, Other Business, Residential Sprinklers controlled kitchen fire at residential and commercial building (Iowa City, IA) October 25, 2012 viking210 Leave a comment 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 … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »
Other / Not Specified, Other Business Fire onboard a commuter ferry was extinguished by sprinkler system (Vancouver, BC) October 25, 2012 viking210 Leave a comment A fire in the bow thruster compartment of a commuter ferry erupted on a sailing bound for Duke Point. The fire suppression system put out the blaze and the sprinklers were activated on the … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »
Office Building, Other Business Sprinkler system contains fire at medical office building (Palm Springs, FL) October 17, 2012 viking210 Leave a comment A fire started by a plumber’s torch damaged attic space and a vacant suite in a medical office building, according to the Palm Springs Fire Department. He said the building’s sprinkler system went … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »
Other / Not Specified, Other Business Fire at gun range controlled by sprinkler system (Las Vegas, NV) October 8, 2012 viking210 Leave a comment 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, … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »
Other Business, Recycling / Waste Facility Sprinkler system aids firefighters at disposal and recycling facility fire (Spokane Valley, WA) September 24, 2012 viking210 Leave a comment Fire crews responded to a fire in a large garbage pile outside a disposal and recycling facility. The sprinklers went off in the building, which authorities said likely saved the building.… Continue Reading »
Office Building, Other Business Sprinkler system contains fire at office building (Cleveland, OH) August 29, 2012 viking210 Leave a comment Firefighters evacuated 3,200 workers from Key Tower on Monday after an explosion and fire in the basement electrical room. The building's sprinkler system quickly put out the fire. … Continue Reading »
