Tag Archives: Alberta

Government Office, Government/Military, Office Building

Edmonton, AB, Canada – No injuries reported in 11th floor office blaze; Sprinkler system activated to assist firefighters

August 15, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

A fire at a downtown Edmonton office building has displaced hundreds of Alberta government employees and crippled critical online industrial applications handled by government computer servers.  According to Environment and Parks spokesperson Matt Dykstra, … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Other - Retail, Retail

Ohotoks, AB, Canada – Fire at mattress store extinguished by sprinkler system

August 12, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

A small mattress fire in the local Sleep Country store last night was contained thanks to an indoor sprinkler system.  Okotoks Fire Chief, Ken Thevenot, says they were called in a timely fashion thanks … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Apartment Building, Residential

Red Deer, AB, Canada – Balcony fire controlled by sprinkler system

June 14, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

Emergency crews were called to a balcony fire in Vanier Woods last week after improperly stored cardboard caught fire during a barbeque. Red Deer Emergency Services (RDES) responded to a fire call at 39 … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Apartment Building, Residential

Airdrie, AB, Canada – Apartment fire caused by damaged electrical cord is held in check by sprinkler system

May 31, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

Airdrie Fire Crews responded to a call in the 300 block of Edwards way NW Sunday.  The fire started in an apartment on the main floor of the complex. When fire crews arrived they … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Government Office, Office Building

Ponoka, AB, Canada – Fire in recycle bin at government building extinguished by sprinkler system

April 16, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

Ponoka RCMP are investigating a small fire that occurred at the Ponoka Provincial Building Wednesday around lunch. Along with police, the Ponoka County East District Fire Department were called to the scene where a … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Other Business

Peace River, AB, Canada – Bus garage fire contained by sprinkler system

March 12, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

(From Fire Department Reports) “February has continued to be busy with another 18 calls, including a structure fire in the bus depot in Peace River on Feb. 27,” Harris said, and explained, “A bus … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Hotel / Restaurant, Restaurant

Edmonton, AB, Canada – Arson fire in pub at historic building contained with help from sprinkler system

July 27, 2017 viking210 Leave a comment

Firefighters were called to a downtown Edmonton pub early Tuesday morning, after several kitchen appliances were turned on during a break-in. Crews responded around 4:20 a.m. to alarms at Mercer Tavern, located inside the … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Apartment Building, Residential, Residential High Rise

Calgary, AB, Canada – Sprinkler system stops high-rise balcony fire from entering building; No injuries reported

May 7, 2017 viking210 Leave a comment

Several floors of a southwest Calgary apartment building were evacuated Saturday night after a fire broke out on an upper storey balcony. Around 9:30 p.m., the Calgary Fire Department responded to several calls regarding … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Retail, Shopping Mall

Mill Woods, AB, Canada – Activated sprinkler system assist firefighters in containing shopping mall store fire

March 27, 2017 viking210 Leave a comment

The Millbourne Market Mall in Mill Woods was forced to close Sunday after a fire in the kitchen of a restaurant. Fire crews responded to Remelies Cuisine in the area of 76 Street and … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential

Sherwood Park, AB, Canada – Grease fire at retirement home controlled by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

March 27, 2017 viking210 Leave a comment

A fire at Silver Birch Court last week resulted in the evacuation of 55 people.  During the evening of Thursday, March 16, Strathcona County Emergency Services responded to a fire alarm at Silver Birch … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »