Tag Archives: Alaska

Other / Not Specified, Other Business

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

January 13, 2020 viking210 Leave a comment

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.

The fire occurred in … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Other / Not Specified, Other Business

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

January 7, 2020 viking210 Leave a comment

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 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 »

Apartment Building, Residential

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

July 9, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

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 Leave a comment

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 Leave a comment

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 Leave a comment

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 Leave a comment

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 »

College/University (on campus), School / University

Dillingham, AK – Sprinkler system credited with containing fire at University of Alaska-Fairbanks

December 11, 2016 viking210 Leave a comment

An early morning alarm called Dillingham's Volunteer Fire Department to the UAF Bristol Bay Applied Sciences Building Thursday. The building, across the street from the main campus, is known by most as the Old … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Grocery Store / Super Center, Retail

Dillingham, AK – Arson fire at grocery market knocked down by sprinkler system

October 12, 2016 viking210 Leave a comment

An automatic sprinkler system kept early morning fires set inside the N&N Market down, but not out, and the Dillingham Volunteer Fire Department was called to the scene before 8:00 a.m.

"When … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Reporting on lives and property saved by fire sprinklers