Tag Archives: arson

Primary / Secondary School, School / University

Kitsap, Wa – Arson fire contained to room of origin by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

April 30, 2020 viking210 Leave a comment

A 15-year-old Port Orchard male teen was arrested on suspicion of arson on Wednesday, hours after a fire at Marcus Marcus Whitman Middle School caused significant damage.

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Apartment Building, Residential

Salisbury, MD – Sprinkler system controls apartment fire intentionally set by tenant; No injuries reported

April 13, 2020 viking210 Leave a comment

The Maryland State Fire Marshal says a Salisbury man has been charged with intentionally setting a fire at his apartment Friday night.

According to the fire marshal's office, crews … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Hotel / Motel, Hotel / Restaurant

Winnipeg, MB, Canada – Confirmed arson fire stopped from spreading at hotel thanks to fire sprinkler system

April 6, 2020 viking210 Leave a comment

The city says firefighters were called to the scene of a fire at a hotel in the 1800 block of Wellington Avenue around 3:19 p.m. on Friday. While crews were responding, the … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Residence Hall/Dormitory, Residential

Louisville, KY – Sprinkler system contains fire after man sets trash can in dorm at U of L on fire

March 3, 2020 viking210 Leave a comment

A man was arrested Saturday after police said he started a fire inside a University of Louisville dormitory bathroom.

According to an arrest report, police took Antonio Spuria, 18, … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Other Business, Place of Worship

Sacramento, CA – Fire sprinklers keep arson church fire from spreading

January 31, 2020 viking210 Leave a comment

Two Sacramento-area churches were damaged late Tuesday and early Wednesday morning in fires believed to be started by an arsonist.

The first fire was reported at 11:56 p.m. at … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Grocery Store / Super Center, Retail

Regina, SK, Canada – Boy sets fire to paper towel aisle at superstore, fire sprinklers keep fire at bay; No injuries reported

December 13, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

A 12-year-old boy is scheduled to appear in court Thursday in connection with a fire that started in the paper towel aisle of the Rochdale Walmart in Regina's north end.

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Other Business, Place of Worship

Longmont, CO – Early morning suspected arson fire at local church controlled by sprinkler system

October 15, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

An arson investigation is underway after police say a man broke into a historic church in Longmont and set it on fire.

Police say a man broke into the … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Grocery Store / Super Center, Retail

Huntsville, AL – Sprinkler system helps contain fire in craft department of Walmart

October 1, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

Shoppers were evacuated from the Walmart on Sparkman Drive after a fire started in the craft department on Thursday morning.

Huntsville Police asked for the public's help to identify … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Hotel / Motel, Hotel / Restaurant

Las Vegas, NV – Fire sprinklers put out fire started at hostel by ex-employee; No injuries reported

September 7, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

A man is in jail after he set fire to a hostel in downtown Las Vegas early Thursday morning and then tried to leave town on a bus, according to Las Vegas … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Other / Not Specified, Other Business

Las Vegas, NV – Fire sprinklers saved building after suspected arson

June 1, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

A fire that burned through a local dentist office has been ruled it may have been caused by arson, according to Las Vegas fire Investigators.

Crews spent Thursday morning … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Reporting on lives and property saved by fire sprinklers