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 blue recycle bin appears to have burst into flames.… Continue Reading »
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Hamilton, ON, Canada – Sprinkler system keeps overnight fire from spreading at shopping plaza
Brampton, ON, Canada – Overnight fire at recycling business limited by sprinkler system
Brampton firefighters were called to a tire recycling business on Bramwin Court for a fire in the early morning hours Wednesday (March 28). As the first firefighters arrived around 4 a.m., they called for a second alarm. However, firefighters say the building’s sprinkler system worked to their advantage and helped contain the flames. … Continue Reading »
Campbell River, BC, Canada – Single sprinkler credited in controlling blaze in 48-unit apartment building
Chilliwack, BC, Canada – Sprinklers limit fire damage in supportive housing complex
Nanaimo, BC, Canada – Intentionally-set fire at credit union knocked down by sprinkler system
Peace River, AB, Canada – Bus garage fire contained by sprinkler system
(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 inside the garage was fully involved but fire damage was contained to the vehicle because the building has a sprinkler system.”… Continue Reading »
Fort St. John, BC, Canada – Sprinkler system helps contain fire at Sushi Heaven restaurant
Montreal, QC, Canada – Sprinkler system limits spread of fire at Atwater Market
Chilliwack, BC, Canada – Kitchen fire at assisted living facility extinguished by sprinkler system
There were some nervous moments last night as the Chilliwack Fire Department (CFD) responded to reports of a fire at an assisted living facility on McIntosh Drive. Neighbours reported on social media on Feb. 21 after 8:30 p.m. some visible smoke at Cascade Manor Assisted Living. … Continue Reading »
