Category Archives: Other – Retail

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Sprinkler system aids firefighters at sporting goods store (Eugene, OR)

September 14, 2013 viking210

Fire investigators suspect that a fire that began on the second floor of a sporting goods store was caused by an electrical malfunction. According to fire chief Jeff Kronser, the fire sprinkler system activated and contained the fire until fire crews arrived. No one was injured in the incident.

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Sprinkler system extinguishes arson fire at furniture store (Orange County, FL)

September 11, 2013 viking210

Fire investigators are trying to determine who burglarized and set fire to a furniture store the night of September 9. Firefighters arrived but found the that the fire sprinkler had already eliminated the fire, so they waited for the sheriff’s team to arrive to begin the investigation. No one was injured in the fire.

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Sprinkler system suppresses fire at textile rental business (Tucson, AZ)

August 16, 2013 viking210

A pile of rags spontaneously combusted at a textile rental business during the early morning hours of August 15. An employee witnessed the smoke and fire and notified the local fire department. Responding fire crews reported that it was fortunate that the businesses fire sprinklers activated and minimized the damage.

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Sprinkler system aids firefighters at liquor store fire (Highland Park, IL)

August 12, 2013 viking210

An elderly driver crashed through a liquor store window setting fire to display boxes of vodka and gin, reported the Chicago Tribune. Anderson said she believes her car’s accelerator stuck and caused her to jump the curb into the storefront, according to the Tribune. Police are still investigating the cause. The store’s sprinkler system helped firefighters get control of the morning fire.

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Damage minimized at retail store thanks to fire sprinklers (Regina, SK)

June 13, 2013 viking210

Investigators are saying that the two fires that began at a dollar store Wednesday, June 12 were intentionally set. The store’s fire sprinklers quickly put out the fires, and no one was injured.

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Fire sprinklers eliminate automotive repair shop fire (Hoover, AL)

April 24, 2013 viking210 1 Comment

Fire crews arrived to an early afternoon fire that began in a paint booth of an automotive repair shop. The shop’s fire sprinkler system doused the flames, and no injuries were reported. 

“This is a good example of what sprinklers do,” Hoover fire Executive Officer Rusty Lowe said. “These prevented a fire from becoming a lot larger and causing more damage and perhaps even injuries.”

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Fire sprinklers protect tire store from second arson fire (Montreal, ON)

April 19, 2013 viking210

A tire store that was hit by arson for the second time less than a month suffered very light damage thanks to the building’s fire sprinklers. The fire started late at night, and no one was reported injured in the incident. 

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Arson fire at furniture store put out by fire sprinklers (Marion, IA)

March 28, 2013 viking210

An early morning fire that brought police officers and fire crews to the scene was limited to the furniture store’s office and storage area thanks to the building’s fire sprinklers. Police are reporting that the store’s front door was damaged leading them to believe that the fire was deliberately set. No injuries have been reported.

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Fire at sporting goods showroom extinguished by sprinkler system (Hood River, OR)

March 11, 2013 viking210

Fire crews were called to investigate a fire. Upon arrival, fire crews found a fire fully extinguished by a single fire sprinkler in the Dakine showroom. The fire was confined to a small portion of one wall, with minor smoke damage to the remaining products in the show room. They said an electrical failure of one of the heating elements caused a shower of sparks and molten aluminum to fall down onto the backpacks and garments on the showroom walls below, starting the fire. “Fire sprinklers saved this building,” Fire Chief Devon Wells said. “The fire was quickly put out and fire damage was kept to a minimum.”

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Fire at thrift store was contained thanks to sprinkler system (Portsmouth, VA)

February 22, 2013 viking210

The owner said he stayed at his store because he closed late. At around 5:00 a.m. he heard a loud pop at the front of the store and then saw the cash register and front counter area in flames. Battalion Chief Danny Miller said the store’s sprinklers activated, which kept the fire from spreading. The cause of the fire is under investigation.