Category Archives: Department Store

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Northridge, CA – Trash compactor fire at Kohl’s store limited with help from sprinkler system

April 4, 2017 viking210 Leave a comment

Los Angeles firefighters doused a dumpster fire on Saturday morning that broke out behind a Kohl’s store in Northridge. The blaze began at 8:18 a.m. at a combination compactor-dumpster that spanned the outside and … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

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Idaho Falls, ID – Arson fire at retail center extinguished with help from sprinkler system

March 12, 2017 viking210 Leave a comment

A suspect has been arrested on suspicion of arson in connection to a fire that occurred behind Brady’s at 1445 E. Lincoln Road around 3:45 p.m. on Monday in Idaho Falls.  Jason Schlegel was arrested … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

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Wilmington, DE – Fire at Macy’s Department Store suppressed by sprinkler system; No injuries

February 20, 2017 viking210 Leave a comment

A fire at Macy's in Concord Mall caused an estimated $150,000 in damages Thursday afternoon, according to fire officials. The blaze was reported shortly after 3 p.m. at the mall on Concord Pike in … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

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San Diego, CA – Sprinklers activate to help firefighters stop blaze at Home Depot

November 16, 2016 viking210 Leave a comment

A fire that started in a big rig full of Christmas decorations spread into a  Home Depot Wednesday night, forcing employees and shoppers to evacuate. Employees at the Home Depot at 355 Marketplace … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

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Fresno, CA – Elevator machine room fire at J.C. Penney store held in check by sprinkler system

June 13, 2016 viking210 Leave a comment

The J.C. Penney store at Fashion Fair Mall closed for business Sunday after an electrical fire prompted its evacuation.  Firefighters got to the store at 11:15 a.m. after smoke started flooding the area … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

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Shelby Township, MI – Sprinkler system assists firefighters in containing storage closet fire at Kohl’s store; No injuries

January 29, 2016 viking210 Leave a comment

A fire inside a Kohl’s storage room early Wednesday afternoon prompted an evacuation and caused extensive smoke damage to the store and merchandise, according to the fire department. The fire ignited just before … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

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Walla Walla, WA – Sprinkler system helps extinguish fire at Cascade Farm & Outdoor Store

December 2, 2015 viking210 Leave a comment

The Cascade Farm and Outdoor Store in Walla Walla will be temporarily closed while water/smoke damage from a small fire is assessed and cleaned up. A display heater caught fire around 11 … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

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Hixson, TN – Fire at Kmart store contained to printing room by sprinkler system

October 27, 2015 viking210 Leave a comment

Firefighters battled a small fire at a Kmart in Hixson Sunday.  When firefighters got to the store on Highway 153, they noticed smoke coming from the right, front portion of the building that … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

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Bedford, IN – Sprinkler system helps protect Farm and Home store from fire damage

August 4, 2015 viking210 Leave a comment

Firefighters were able to extinguish a fire at Orscheln Farm and Home on Ind. 37 within minutes of arriving Sunday afternoon. Firefighters from Marion, Shawswick and Oolitic Volunteer Fire Departments were called … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

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Manhasset, NY – Fire in freight elevator at Macy’s department store controlled with help from sprinkler system

July 31, 2015 viking210 Leave a comment

A fire broke out in a freight elevator at the Macy’s department store in Manhasset last Sunday morning. Manhasset-Lakeville officials said they were able to contain the fire using the building’s sprinkler system. Several … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »