GJFD said there was minimal damage. Classes took place as usual on Wednesday.
Victoria, BC, Canada – Fire at homeless shelter extinguished by sprinkler system; No injuries
Emergency crews responded to a report of smoke coming from a suite on the fourth floor just after 4 p.m.
Upon arrival, crews confirmed that the fire had been extinguished by the sprinkler system.
But there is extensive water damage in parts of the building.
Fire officials say no one should be displaced because there are empty units that can be used to house those affected.
There is no word yet on what caused the fire and there were no reports of any injuries.
El Segundo, CA – (No Media Coverage) Sprinklers hold fire in check at exotic fish store
***NO MEDIA COVERAGE – FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTED*** On Monday, November 7th, El Segundo fire units responded to a water flow alarm at 1924 E. Maple Avenue. Upon arrival, suppression crews found a fire being held in check by an activated sprinkler. The business sells exotic fish and there was a fire in the area of an ultraviolet light filter. The fire was contained to the filter and adjoining sides of 2 polypropylene fish tanks. The fire was extinguished by a 1 3/4 inch hand line. There was no damage to the structure and light smoke damage in the area of the fire.
Palm Beach, FL – Sprinklers help douse car fire in condominium parking garage
Moncton, NB, Canada – Sprinklers activate to help stop fire at Salvation Army Thrift Store
Stamford, CT – Fire started by unattended space heater contained by sprinkler system
Omaha, NE – Sprinkler system extinguishes overnight fire at furniture warehouse
Sacramento, CA – Sprinkler system slows spread of fire that started in electric player piano
Oxnard, CA – Overnight fire at golf course clubhouse contained with help from sprinkler system
Fire crews had the flames basically out by 3:12 a.m.
The last of the fire crews left at 6 a.m. and Kanny said the first golfers started arriving at 6:30.
Because of the water used to put out the blaze, the banquet facility is not operational. As word got out about the fire, people in the golf business, such as Eric Burton at the city of Ventura and Saticoy Country Club general manager Phil Lopez called and offered any help they could provide.
“It was amazing to see the outreach from people in the community,” Kanny said. “With the help of others in the community we were able to hold all of the functions that were scheduled this weekend.”
Kanny said there is no word yet on what caused the fire and there is a good chance the exact cause will never be determined.
Lansdale, PA – No injuries as sprinkler system contains third-floor apartment fire
“The fire marshal is still investigating the cause,” Sharkey said.
He said the fire was isolated to the corner kitchen island.
“The sprinkler system did a good job in containing the fire,” he said.
Three windows were broken out to ventilate the fire and smoke.
“Smoke had banked down to about a foot off the ground,” he said.
The fire was knocked down within five minutes, he said.
“The neighbor called it in,” he said.
The entire 500 building — 18 apartments in all — were evacuated.