The fire was reported before 4:00 a.m. on the fifth floor of the building. Birmingham Fire-Rescue says the flames were put out by the building’s sprinkler system before they arrived.… Continue Reading »
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Opp, AL – Sprinkler system extinguishes office fire at wholesale distribution business
Florence, AL – Sprinklers assist in limiting fraternity house fire
The cause of the fire that ravaged the back side of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity house at UNA has not been determined. Florence Fire Department investigators returned to the Pine Street fraternity house Thursday morning to investigate. Inspector Ryan Orrick said the fire started on the backside of the second floor in the area of an attached deck, but it will be more difficult to determine the cause.… Continue Reading »
Gadsden, AL – Detention center sprinkler system helps stop fire allegedly set by ICE detainee
Bessemer, AL – Fire at high school caused by overloaded electrical cords is put out by sprinkler system
Bessemer fire officials say they responded to a small fire at Bessemer City High School Monday night. Fire officials say they believe some electrical cords powering a fridge and a copier caught fire, triggering the sprinklers to go off. Thankfully, the sprinkler system put out the fire. … Continue Reading »
Irondale, AL – Sprinkler system helps limit hotel fire to one room
Fire crews are on the scene at the Hampton Inn off Grants Mill Road in Irondale.
Irondale and Birmingham Fire Department responded. According to officials, the fire was contained to one room. After the blaze began, the sprinkler system kicked in and helped limit the fire from spreading.… Continue Reading »
Montgomery, AL – Sprinklers help contain grill fire at downtown restaurant; No injuries
Auburn, AL – Overnight fire at retail store contained by sprinkler system
Huntsville, AL – Sprinkler system keeps overnight hotel fire from spreading; No injuries reported
A fire in a Huntsville hotel room caused guests to be evacuated overnight after it activated the business’ sprinkler system. Firefighters were called to InTown Suites Extended-Stay, located just off of University Drive, just before 1:30 a.m. after the fire caused sprinklers on the second floor to go off.… Continue Reading »
Pelham, AL – Equipment fire at manufacturing plant contained by sprinkler system
A Wednesday morning fire at a Pelham plant sent one employee to the hospital for smoke inhalation. Fire crews responded to a call at Coosa Composites LLC at 105 Pardue Road at 7 a.m. Plastic material and a piece of machinery caught fire, but it was mostly contained by the plant’s sprinkler system, according to the Pelham Fire Department.… Continue Reading »
