Category Archives: School / University

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College/University (on campus), School / University

Amherst, MA – Dorm room sprinkler system bookcase that caught on fire; No injuries reported

March 2, 2020 viking210 Leave a comment

At least six University of Massachusetts students have been displaced following a fire that started in their dorm early Friday morning.

Assistant Fire Chief Lindsay Stromgren said firefighters responded to Maple … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

College/University (on campus), School / University

Hanover, NH – Bathroom fire at Dartmouth fraternity contained thanks to fire sprinklers

February 27, 2020 viking210 Leave a comment

Local fire departments on Sunday afternoon responded to a fire at Phi Delta Alpha fraternity. The fire was confined to the third-floor bathroom of the fraternity and quickly extinguished, according to Hanover … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

College/University (on campus), Other - School / University, School / University

Baton Rouge, LA – Sprinkler system extinguishes fire at LSU baseball stadium

February 17, 2020 viking210 Leave a comment

Firefighters were called out to Alex Box Stadium for a fire before 1 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15.

The Baton Rouge Fire Department reported crews received the call about … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Primary / Secondary School, School / University

Yorktown, VA – Sprinkler system controls fire at school after electrical fire in equipment room

February 4, 2020 viking210 Leave a comment

Grafton High School and Grafton Middle School in York County were evacuated Monday afternoon after an electrical fire set off the sprinkler system. The two schools will now be closed for the … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Primary / Secondary School, School / University

Fort Wayne, IN – Fire sprinklers keep fire at elementary school from spreading on Christmas day

December 26, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

Firefighters are looking into the cause of a fire that broke out in a classroom Christmas Day.

Firefighters respond to a classroom fire at Horace Mann Elementary … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Primary / Secondary School, School / University

Bradenton, FL – Overnight electrical fire at elementary school extinguished by fire sprinklers

November 21, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

An electrical fire damaged an office at Manatee Elementary School early Thursday, according to the Bradenton Fire Department.

At 3:47 a.m. Thursday morning, firefighters responded to Manatee Elementary School, … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Primary / Secondary School, School / University

Des Moines, IA – Fire sprinklers extinguish fire started by a student in school bathroom

November 20, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

A small fire in a bathroom at Lincoln High School forced the building’s evacuation Monday morning and classes were canceled for the rest of the day.

School officials said … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

College/University (on campus), School / University

Anchorage, AK – Fire caused by a malfunctioning switchboard at university stopped by sprinkler system

October 22, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

After a two-week closure of the Administration/Humanities Building due to a fire, the building is now reopened as of Oct. 14.

The Sept. 29 fire started due to electrical … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

College/University (on campus), School / University

Vancouver, BC, Canada – Sprinkler system contained fire on university campus; No injuries reported

October 7, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

According to a statement issued by the Vancouver school, the “small fire” was discovered early Saturday morning but was fully extinguished and there were no injuries.

“While there is … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Primary / Secondary School, School / University

Danvers, MA – Fire sprinkler quickly puts out fire started in school bathroom by student

October 4, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

A 15-year-old juvenile is suspected of setting a fire in a bathroom at Danvers High School on Wednesday that caused thousands of dollars of damage and forced the school to evacuate and … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

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