Category Archives: Other – Residential

Bloomfield Hills, MI – Fire sprinkler systems controls fire in attic until crews arrived; No injuries reported

August 1, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

For the second time in just a few months, a fire broke out at the historical Manresa Jesuit Retreat House early July 31, according to police.

According to Sgt. … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

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Spring Valley, CA – Sprinkler system puts out house fire ignited by lamp; No injuries reported

July 9, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

Firefighters responding to a house fire in Spring Valley Friday morning came across two guinea pigs swimming for their lives as a sprinkler system doused the flames.

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Visalia, CA – Dryer fire at homeless shelter stopped by fire sprinkler activation; No injuries reported

June 7, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

Visalia's largest homeless shelter had a close call after a industrial-sized dryer caught fire early Tuesday morning, according to Visalia Fire Department.

Thankfully the damage was minimal but Visalia … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

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Port Angeles, WA – Sprinkler system kept arson fire under control in multi-family home

April 3, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

Port Angeles police officers have arrested a woman for investigation of felony arson in the fourplex fire at Serenity House of Clallam County’s Evergreen Family Village that left three families homeless.

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Minot, ND – Fire at homeless shelter extinguished by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

March 30, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

An emergency homeless shelter was evacuated Sunday because of a fire. The Minot Fire Department and Police Department say that fire is suspicious. The fire happened shortly after 4 pm … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Other - Residential, Residential

Santa Barbara, CA – Electrical fire at homeless shelter extinguished by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

September 8, 2018 viking210 2 Comments

A small fire at the Transition House homeless shelter in Santa Barbara was kept in check by fire sprinklers Tuesday evening, but the resulting water flow caused damage to the facility’s child-care area, according to the Santa … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Other - Residential, Residential

Montgomery, AL – 7th Floor structure fire contained by sprinkler system while fire crews arrived

July 10, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

No one was hurt as Montgomery Fire and Rescue units put out a Saturday morning fire.

The department posted on Facebook that a 7th floor structure fire at a room in the 300 block of Montgomery … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Other - Residential, Residential

Colorado Springs, CO – Residential garage fire prevented from spreading by sprinkler system

March 17, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

Colorado Springs firefighters responded to a reported structure fire at a home as a result of improper disposal of cigarettes. According to CSFD, fire crews responded to 2561 Raywood View at 3:26 p.m. on … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

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Saratoga Springs, NY – Fire at multi-family residential structure put out quickly by sprinkler system

January 28, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

Volunteers from the Northeastern New York chapter of the American Red Cross provided shelter assistance, food and clothing for three people who were temporarily displaced by a fire at 170 Lake Ave. in Saratoga … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

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Portland, ME – Sprinkler system helps contain fire at YMCA serving as temporary housing

January 14, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

Fire officials in Maine are investigating a fire at the Portland YMCA that temporarily affected 31 men living there as part of a housing support program. The Portland Press Herald reports crews responded to … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

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Category Archives: Other – Residential

Bloomfield Hills, MI – Fire sprinkler systems controls fire in attic until crews arrived; No injuries reported

Spring Valley, CA – Sprinkler system puts out house fire ignited by lamp; No injuries reported

Visalia, CA – Dryer fire at homeless shelter stopped by fire sprinkler activation; No injuries reported

Port Angeles, WA – Sprinkler system kept arson fire under control in multi-family home

Minot, ND – Fire at homeless shelter extinguished by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

Santa Barbara, CA – Electrical fire at homeless shelter extinguished by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

Montgomery, AL – 7th Floor structure fire contained by sprinkler system while fire crews arrived

Colorado Springs, CO – Residential garage fire prevented from spreading by sprinkler system

Saratoga Springs, NY – Fire at multi-family residential structure put out quickly by sprinkler system

Portland, ME – Sprinkler system helps contain fire at YMCA serving as temporary housing

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