Deputies forced their way into a smoke-filled room at the Sonoma County Jail Monday morning and grabbed an inmate who’d barricaded himself inside, threatened jail staff and started a fire by sticking something into an electrical outlet, according to the Sheriff’s Office. … Continue Reading »
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Stanford, CA – Sprinkler system activates to help control dorm fire at Stanford University; No injuries reported and damage limited
Paso Robles, CA – Office fire that started in server cabinet is contained by single sprinkler
On Sunday, fire personnel responded to a two-story, commercial building located at 1255 Las Tablas Road in Templeton. Crews heard an audible water flow alarm and upon further investigation found the upstairs portion of the building fully charged with smoke. Crews requested a full commercial structure fire response.… Continue Reading »
Rohnert Park, CA – Sprinkler system credited with keeping house fire from spreading
Vallejo, CA – No injuries in middle-of-night apartment fire contained by sprinkler system
More than 40 people were displaced after a major fire broke out early Saturday at a four-story apartment building in downtown Vallejo, officials said. The blaze struck about 12:30 a.m. at a building on the 500 block of Georgia Street called Kimberly Apartments, according to the Vallejo Fire Department.… Continue Reading »
Sacramento, CA – Sprinkler system assists firefighters in extinguishing restaurant kitchen fire; Apartments above restaurant unaffected
A stove top fire at Localis restaurant in midtown Sacramento on Tuesday morning was contained to the kitchen by firefighters, but mop up from smoke and water damage could sideline the dining spot for several days. Firefighters were called to the eatery on S Street at 21st Street at 9:07 a.m.… Continue Reading »
Berkeley, CA – Fifth floor apartment fire held in check by sprinkler system
Modesto, CA – Sprinkler system gives firefighters a big leg up on blaze at cabinet company
A fire-suppression system worked well Tuesday morning at a business off Yosemite Boulevard and Mitchell Road, likely saving firefighters a lot of work and the building a lot of damage. The fire was in a dust-collection hopper on the exterior of Sierra Casework, on the 200 block of Spenker Avenue.… Continue Reading »
Santa Maria, CA – Sprinkler system contains house fire to bedroom, according to firefighters
Crescent City, CA – Apartment fire put out by sprinkler system; Man rescues elderly woman from smoke-filled apartment
Crescent City Fire and Rescue officials are acknowledging a local man for his efforts in removing a woman from a burning apartment Tuesday night. According to a release from Interim Fire Chief Bill Gillespie, firefighters responded to a structure fire at 1000 Scenic Creek, Scenic Creek Apartments, to find a downstairs apartment with heavy smoke inside.… Continue Reading »
