Tag Archives: Connecticut

Other - Manufacturing

Stamford, CT – Fire in basement of industrial building held in check by sprinkler system

October 14, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

A fire in the basement of a Glenbrook industrial building that houses business was contained to that area, allowing upstairs occupants to return to the building on Wednesday. The fire started around 8:30 p.m. last Tuesday at 652 Glenbrook Road in the industrial complex, said Stamford Deputy Fire Chief Thomas Gloersen.… Continue Reading »

Other Business

Waterbury, CT – Fire at lumber business caused by improperly discarded oily rags suppressed by sprinkler system

September 22, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

Ed Bushka’s American Millwork and Lumber remains open after a backroom caught fire early Thursday.  At about 12:20 a.m., firefighters responded to the business at 625 Wolcott St. for an automatic fire alarm.  The first firefighters on scene saw smoke coming from the building and upgraded the call to a structure fire, Fire Chief Dave Martin said.… Continue Reading »

Residential, Residential High Rise

Meriden, CT – Fire at high rise apartment complex extinguished by sprinkler system

August 18, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

The fire department responded to a call after a smoke alarm was tripped at at a high-rise complex Tuesday afternoon. This was related stove fire that activated a sprinkler system at the 55 Willow St. complex. The fire was extinguished by the sprinkler system.… Continue Reading »

Apartment Building, Residential

Bridgeport, CT – Apartment kitchen fire extinguished by sprinkler system; No injuries

July 12, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

Ten people were displaced after a kitchen fire broke out in a unit of a Church Street apartment complex Sunday morning.  According to Bridgeport Assistant Fire Chief Michael Caldaroni, firefighters were dispatched to the Crescenet Crossings complex, 160 Church St., at 10:49 a.m.… Continue Reading »

Manufacturing, Other - Manufacturing

Stratford, CT – Sprinklers help contain fire at business caused by malfunctioning fluorescent light

February 12, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

A malfunctioning light fixture is the apparent cause of a Wednesday night fire on East Main Street.  Firefighters were called at about 10:20 p.m. Wednesday from an employee of Ashcroft Inc., who reported that there was a fire inside the building located at 250 East Main St.… Continue Reading »

Apartment Building, Residential

Westport, CT – Apartment kitchen fire put out by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

February 5, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

A fire sprinkler system last Tuesday, January 20, is credited with putting out a stove fire at 1655 Post Road East, Unit 2901, said Assistant Chief Jeff Gootman. Arriving firefighters found flames had extended to the cabinets in the affected unit of the four-family town house.… Continue Reading »

Apartment Building, Residential

Norwalk, CT – Sprinkler system assist firefighters in controlling apartment fire; No injuries reported in 54-unit complex

December 15, 2017 viking210 Leave a comment

Dozens of residents were displaced when fire broke out at a condominium building on Richards Avenue in Norwalk Monday. Officials from the Norwalk Police department said firefighters responded to a large fire at a condominium complex at 100 Richards Avenue around 4:30 p.m.… Continue Reading »

Apartment Building, Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential

Milford, CT – Early morning fire at senior apartment building controlled with help from sprinkler system

December 13, 2017 viking210 Leave a comment

A firefighter suffered a minor injury but no tenants were injured in a fire early Tuesday morning at a senior housing apartment complex at 264 High Street. Firefighters said that at 4:23 a.m., Milford Fire Dispatch received a 911 call reporting a fire on the fifth floor of the 46-unit senior housing apartment complex.… Continue Reading »

Hotel / Restaurant, Restaurant

Orange, CT – Sprinkler system contains fire at TGI Fridays during busy Saturday night

October 25, 2017 viking210 Leave a comment

A fire Saturday night at TGI Fridays was accidental and started in a kitchen exhaust hood, likely because of a malfunction, Fire Marshal Tim Smith said Sunday.

“It had nothing to do with cooking,” Smith said.  An alarm at the restaurant set off by the sprinklers being activated came into fire headquarters just about the same time an astute manager noticed water dripping from the ceiling was discolored, indicating fire, Smith said.… Continue Reading »

Hotel / Restaurant, Restaurant

Shelton, CT – Sprinkler system activates to contain restaurant fire

October 12, 2017 viking210 Leave a comment

On 10/05/17 at 10:26 am the Huntington Co. #3, Echo Hose Co. #1 and the Pine Rock Co. #4 responded to a fire alarm sounding at the Red Lotus Restaurant #880 Bridgeport Avenue. Upon arrival firefighters found the occupancy filled with smoke and the fire sprinkler system activated.… Continue Reading »