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Fire contained by sprinkler system at local business (Buford, GA)

February 20, 2013 viking210

Firefighters responded to a Pak Mail after a passerby reported seeing smoke coming from the door of the business. According to Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services public information officer Capt. Tommy Rutledge, crews found a fire smoldering in the back room. The sprinkler system had activated. “The sprinkler system kept the fire at bay and prevented the flames from spreading past the room of origin,” Rutledge explained. “This is a prime example of the effectiveness of fire sprinklers to prevent destruction of an entire building from fire.”

Other - Retail, Retail

Fire sprinklers contain fire at clothing store (Ann Arbor, MI)

December 8, 2012 viking210

A downtown Ann Arbor clothing store was saved by the building’s fire sprinkler system. The fire, which originated in a garbage can, was contained by the fire sprinklers . Fire damage was limited and neighboring businesses did not sustain any damage. No injuries were reported.

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Sprinkler system controls liquor store fire (Burnsville, MN)

November 9, 2012 viking210

A fire at a liquor store was started when the vodka bottles acted as a sort of magnifying glass. They slowly started the fire with the cardboard display, as the ceiling fan fanned the flames. Thanks to a sprinkler system and a speedy emergency response, the fire in Burnsville never got out of control.

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Sprinklers suppress fire at University of New Hampshire marketplace (Durham, NH)

October 16, 2012 viking210

A fire broke out at a University of New Hampshire marketplace. Firefighters who arrived at the scene found smoke and steam coming from the building. Inside, the sprinkler system had already been activated. “One sprinkler had been activated and suppressed the fire. The origin was in the area of the cheese cooler,” Powers said.

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Sprinkler system controls fire at repair shop (Fargo, ND)

October 3, 2012 viking210

A fire started inside the cab of a semi truck that was parked in the shop for engine repairs. The sprinkler system held the fire in check until firefighters arrived and put it out.

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Sprinkler system controls commercial fire (Madison, WI)

September 6, 2012 viking210

No one was in the building when a fire broke out at Armark Uniform Service, which supply uniform rental and cleaning services. Thanks to the sprinkler system that kept the fire in check until firefighters arrived.

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Fire at uniform services facility controlled by sprinkler system (Fresno, CA)

July 17, 2012 viking210

A fire that erupted at the Aramark Uniform Services facility in east-central Fresno set off sprinklers Tuesday morning. Fire spokesman Sean Johnson said firefighters were able to get the fire under control in about 20 minutes. About 30 workers evacuated the building.

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Sprinkler System Puts Out Fire at Antique Shop (Huntsville, AL)

July 4, 2012 viking210

Just before 7:00 a.m. Tuesday, someone noticed smoke coming from the back of Firehouse Antiques, which is south of Weatherly Road on Memorial Parkway. When the Huntsville Fire Department arrived, the sprinkler system had already extinguished the small fire. An official on scene said the fire is likely electrical in nature.

Other - Retail, Retail

Sprinkler system controls fire at shopping center (Roseville, CA)

June 8, 2012 viking210

Fire sprinklers were able to keep flames from spreading inside a salon and boutique at the Fountains shopping center in Roseville. No other businesses were damaged.

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Sprinklers credited with keeping fire contained at furniture store (Kutztown, PA)

May 29, 2012 viking210 1 Comment

Thanks to the building’s fire sprinklers, a fire that began in a used furniture store was contained to a small area until fire crews arrived, said Chief Troy Arndt of the Kutztown Fire Company. When the firefighters arrived, they found the fire smoldering behind the sales counter, and they put out the rest of the flames.

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