Category Archives: Shopping Mall

Other Business, Shopping Mall

Newington, VA – Dryer fire at business in strip mall is contained by sprinkler system; Damage minimized

June 22, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

Investigators have identified lint buildup in a dryer as the cause of the Thursday, June 14 Newington strip mall fire, the Fairfax County County and Rescue Department says. Fire sprinklers saved the middle unit … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Hotel / Restaurant, Restaurant, Retail, Shopping Mall

Ottumwa, IA – Sprinkler system extinguishes kitchen fire in strip mall

June 8, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

A fire alarm and the smell of smoke kicked the Ottumwa Fire Department into action. They arrived at about 7:30 a.m. Tuesday at 1111 N. Quincy Ave. in Quincy Plaza. However, a press release … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Retail, Shopping Mall

Charlottetown, PE, Canada – Sprinkler system activated after sauna prompts evacuation in shopping mall; No injuries reported

May 24, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

The Charlottetown Mall will be re-opening Tuesday following a fire that triggered an evacuation of the entire complex Sunday afternoon. However, the Spa Total Fitness Centre, where the fire originated, will remain closed. No … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Retail, Shopping Mall

Hamilton, ON, Canada – Sprinkler system keeps overnight fire from spreading at shopping plaza

April 9, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

Firefighters were called to a blaze last Thursday night at plaza in East Hamilton.  Officials say a fire broke out in a garbage bin behind a strip mall at 640 Queenston Rd. The fire … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Retail, Shopping Mall

Palm Springs, CA – Hallway fire at outdoor shopping plaza limited by automatic sprinkler system

March 27, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

Palm Springs firefighters put out an early Sunday morning blaze in downtown Palm Springs. Crews got the call of the fire at around 6 a.m. and found smoke in a building at the Mercado … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Retail, Shopping Mall

Rehoboth Beach, MA – Fire at outlet mall caused by malfunctioning fluorescent light controlled by sprinkler system

March 26, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

A fire March 22 in the Ralph Lauren Polo outlet caused $5,000 in damage, officials say. Firefighters from Rehoboth Beach, Indian River and Lewes responded to the Midway Outlets at 4:19 a.m. for an … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Retail, Shopping Mall

Lone Tree, CO – Storage room fire at shopping mall extinguished by sprinkler system

March 6, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

The sprinkler system extinguished a small fire inside Park Meadows Mall on Thursday afternoon, South Metro Fire Rescue said.  The fire was contained to a storage room in a back hall, officials said.  The … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Retail, Shopping Mall

San Jose, CA – Sprinkler system activates to limit spread of fire at retail strip mall

March 2, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

Firefighters knocked down a two-alarm fire this morning at a strip mall in San Jose, according to a San Jose Fire Department spokesman. At 3:18 a.m., fire crews responded to the blaze at a … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Retail, Shopping Mall

Odessa, TX – Sprinkler system activates in fire at retail store in shopping mall

February 14, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

Odessa Fire Rescue responded to a fire at the At Home located at Music City Mall on Sunday night, which is now under investigation as possible arson. An auto sprinkler alarm notified OFR of … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Restaurant, Shopping Mall

Casper, WY – Single sprinkler contains shopping mall restaurant fire until firefighters arrive

February 7, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

At approximately 12:00 AM Sunday morning, February 4th, Casper Fire-EMS responded to a fire alarm at the 600 block of Southeast Wyoming Boulevard, the Eastridge Mall. Firefighters say that they arrived and found a … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »