Tag Archives: Alaska

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Juneau, AK – Sprinkler system activated for fire in 130-year-old building; No injuries reported

September 20, 2022 viking210 Leave a comment

An approximately 130-year-old building suffered water damage, but no one was injured following a Tuesday night fire on South Franklin Street, according to firefighters.

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Juneau, AK – Sprinkler system stops fire form causing serious damage to commercial building

June 23, 2020 viking210

Capital City Fire Rescue said a commercial structure would have sustained serious fire damage had it not been for a sprinkler system and fire alarm.

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Seward, AK – Sprinkler system extinguishes electrical fire at aquarium saving saving staff and animals; No injuries reported

January 13, 2020 viking210

The Seward Volunteer Fire Department responded to a small fire at the Alaska SeaLife Center on Wednesday, according to a Jan. 9 press release from the center.

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Other / Not Specified, Other Business

Wasilla, AK – Fire that started in cinemas tool room put out by fire sprinklers

January 7, 2020 viking210

The Valley Cinema in Wasilla was evacuated and closed Saturday after a fire started in the building's tool room, according to the Mat-Su Borough.

The fire started sometime around … 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

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 »

Apartment Building, Residential

Juneau, AK – Sprinkler system contains apartment fire started by unattended cooking

July 9, 2018 viking210

A kitchen fire sent smoke and residents streaming out of the Mendenhall Tower Apartments on Thursday morning, Capital City Fire/Rescue officials said on the scene. At 10:57 a.m. Thursday, Fire Marshal Dan Jager said, … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Fire / Police Station, Government/Military

Fairbanks, AK – Fire inside fire department headquarters garage controlled by sprinkler system

March 15, 2018 viking210

A fire ignited inside the Fairbanks Fire Department headquarters over the weekend. FFD says the engine compartment of a light duty SUV, which is used by the Battalion Chief, caught fire while sitting inside … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Primary / Secondary School, School / University

Anchorage, AK – Suspicious fire at elementary school contained with help from sprinkler system

January 2, 2018 viking210

A "suspicious" fire early Sunday morning caused more than $100,000 in damage at College Gate Elementary School, according to the Anchorage Fire Department.

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Juneau, AK – Sprinkler knocks down arson fire in hospital waiting room bathroom

October 10, 2017 viking210

For the second straight day, in much a similar way, a bathroom was burned by an arsonist in Juneau.

Shortly after 3 a.m. Wednesday morning, the Juneau fire department was brought to Bartlett Regional … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Primary / Secondary School, School / University

Juneau, AK – Arson fire in high school bathroom extinguished by sprinkler system

October 7, 2017 viking210

The Juneau Police Department is seeking an arsonist after a small fire halted classes at Thunder Mountain High School on Tuesday morning. “The fire marshal and JPD are investigating the fire as arson,” said … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Reporting on lives and property saved by fire sprinklers