College/University (on campus), School / University Fire extinguished at suspected arson incidents on college campus (Chestnut Hill, MA) November 12, 2013 viking210 2 Comments Three fires were set in classrooms on Boston College over the weekend, and fire sprinklers put out the flames in each incident. Police are looking for a suspect in these cases. No injuries … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »
Other - School / University, School / University Sprinklers make the difference in arson fire at learning center (Las Vegas, NV) November 4, 2013 viking210 Leave a comment Justice was served regarding the fire that was intentionally set on April 15 at a learning center for children with autism. The person responsible for setting the fire with gasoline and Molotov cocktails … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »
Hotel / Restaurant, Restaurant Fire sprinklers prove worth in restaurant arson fire (Austin, TX) October 22, 2013 viking210 Leave a comment A break-in and attempted arson occurred in a restaurant in downtown Austin in the early morning of Monday, October 21. The fire was eliminated by the restaurant's fire sprinkler system, leaving the establishment … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »
Residence Hall/Dormitory, Residential Arson fire in college residence hall controlled by sprinklers (Pueblo, CO) October 11, 2013 viking210 Leave a comment A Colorado State University-Pueblo student was arrested late Sunday on suspicion of arson for allegedly setting fire to a residence hall on campus. At about 10:30 p.m. on Sunday police were dispatched to … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »
Hospital/Care Facility, Hospital/Medical Clinic Arson fire at treatment center extinguished by sprinklers (Sheshatshiu, NL) October 3, 2013 viking210 Leave a comment Four youths have been charged with arson in connection with a fire Wednesday night that started in a bedroom at the Charles J. Andrew Treatment Centre in Sheshatshiu. The Sheshatshiu Fire Department and the … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »
Other - Retail, Retail Sprinkler system extinguishes arson fire at furniture store (Orange County, FL) September 11, 2013 viking210 Leave a comment Fire investigators are trying to determine who burglarized and set fire to a furniture store the night of September 9. Firefighters arrived but found the that the fire sprinkler had already eliminated the … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »
Grocery Store / Super Center, Retail Sprinkler system aids firefighters in grocery store fire set by arsonist (Vallejo, CA) August 16, 2013 viking210 Leave a comment Fire crews responded to a call of a supermarket fire on August 14. When they arrived, the fire had already been extinguished by the store's fire sprinkler system. Investigators report that an arsonist … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »
Apartment Building, Residential Sprinkler system aids firefighters at apartment fire set by arsonist (Boston, MA) August 6, 2013 viking210 Leave a comment A Brighton woman is facing arson and attempted murder charges following a fire at a three-story building Sunday morning. Sprinklers in the brick apartment building were activated and aided fire crews in their … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »
Government/Military, Public Library Library arson fire controlled by sprinkler system (Brooksville, FL) July 23, 2013 viking210 Leave a comment Firefighters were called to the East Hernando Branch Library in Brooksville on July 6 to put out a small fire. While no one was hurt, the smoke activated the building's sprinkler system, damaging … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »
Apartment Building, Residential Arson fire put out by sprinkler system (Knoxville, TN) June 22, 2013 viking210 Leave a comment Around 5:30 Wednesday morning fire fighters were called to Cagle Terrace Apartments. Investigators say that a resident who was being evicted set his couch on fire. The sprinkler in the apartment was … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »
