Apartment Building, Residential Florence, SC – Early morning apartment fire extinguished by sprinkler system October 25, 2015 viking210 An apartment fire in Florence was contained early Saturday morning when the built-in sprinkler system activated and extinguished the flames. According to a release from Florence Fire Department Battalion Chief Ken Carr, the fire occurred around 6 a.m. Saturday morning at 2802 Kinloch Court in Somersett Acres. The fire also activated the apartment building’s fire alarm system, alerting its residents, who evacuated the building. When FFD firefighters arrived on the scene, the fire had already been put out. After removing some water from the apartment, firefighters were able to leave the scene. There was no fire damage and very little smoke damage to the apartment, as well as no reported injuries. The fire was caused by unattended cooking.
Apartment Building, Residential Johnson City, TN – Sprinkler system extinguishes apartment fire before crews arrive October 20, 2015 viking210 Early Sunday morning the Johnson City Fire Department responded to the report of a cooking fire at an apartment complex on Plymouth Road. When fire crews arrived they found the fire had activated the sprinkler system, ultimately extinguishing the flames. Crews on scene say water and smoke had to be removed from four apartments. No injuries were reported. The American Red Cross was there to assist a family displaced by this fire. The Johnson City Fire Department says this fire reiterates how important it is to have working smoke detectors and functions sprinkler systems in your home.
Grocery Store / Super Center, Retail Bloomington, IL – Sprinkler system limits damage in early morning fire at Kroger grocery store October 19, 2015 viking210 It was a slightly later open than usual for the Kroger grocery store at 1502 N. Main Street in Bloomington on Friday. A Kroger spokesman confirmed there was a small fire that broke out in a manager’s office. Spokesman John Elliott said the fire activated the sprinkler system and there was no damage. Bloomington Fire Department spokesman Stewart Blade said crews were called to the store at 5:15 a.m. The store has since reopened. Blade said the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Hotel / Restaurant, Restaurant Fargo, ND – Electrical fire at Buffalo Wild Wings restaurant contained by sprinkler system October 14, 2015 viking210 The Fargo Fire Department says the cause of an early morning fire at Buffalo Wild Wings on 19th Avenue North in Fargo was due to electrical equipment and that it was accidental. It started this morning in the outdoor seating area. Damage can be seen on the outdoor bar, wall and projection screen. Damage is estimated to be around $10,000. Fire officials say the buildings sprinkler system helped contain the fire to a small area. According to the Fargo Fire Department the restaurant was closed when the fire occurred and that no one was in the building.
Other Business, Recycling / Waste Facility Fitchburg, MA – Recycling plant fire contained by sprinkler system October 13, 2015 viking210 Crews returning from a box alarm call noticed smoke pouring out of AKS Recycling and reacted quickly, extinguishing a fire in the Cobbler Dr. building early Sunday morning. Fire fighters were on the way back to the station after checking in on an alarm at Steel-Fab on Crawford St. just before 6 a.m. when they saw smoke coming from AKS Recycling, according to Deputy Chief Dave Gravel. The building’s sprinkler system had activated, containing the fire and keeping it from spreading, he said. With crews immediately at the scene, the fire was put out without any injuries. There has been no determination on what caused the fire at the recycling plant, but Gravel says it’s not believed to be suspicious.
Hotel / Restaurant, Restaurant Redwood City, CA – Possible arson fire at restaurant contained with help from sprinkler system October 12, 2015 viking210 Investigators say that a restaurant fire in Redwood City early Wednesday morning may have been caused by arson, according to police. Police and firefighters responded to Max’s Cafe in the 1000 block of El Camino Real around 5 a.m. Wednesday. Smoke was coming from the building and the automated sprinkler system had been activated, according to firefighters. Once inside the building, they were able to contain the fire to the kitchen. After the fire was out, firefighters began to notice signs that it may have been intentionally set, and investigators later determined that an accelerant was used, according to police. The restaurant sustained smoke and water damage, police said.
Other / Not Specified, Other Business Mesa, AZ – Single sprinkler prevents fire from spreading at large business complex September 29, 2015 viking210 A sprinkler system kept a fire from spreading through a large Mesa business complex Monday morning. Crews from Mesa, Tempe, Phoenix and Chandler responded to the fire near Broadway and Alma School roads at around 6 a.m. The fire started in an area of the building that was packed with auto parts. Firefighters were able to gain control of the fire pretty quickly thanks to a working sprinkler system. “We know that sprinklers of course save lives but we also know, importantly for a business, that it saves a building and a business in itself,” said Deputy Chief Forrest Smith with the Mesa Fire and Medical Department. Smith said it appeared that one sprinkler head kept the fire in check. Officials said hundreds of thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise and property were saved. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Food Processing, Manufacturing Columbus, GA – Sprinklers extinguish early morning fire at Kellogg plant September 28, 2015 viking210 Fire crews extinguished an early morning fire at the Kellogg plant on Victory Drive on Monday, according to Fire Marshal Rickey Shores. The fire happened around 5:22 a.m., originating in a commercial oven on an assembly line and activated the fire alarm. The sprinkler system activated by the alarm put the fire out. The oven was damaged and there was minor damage to the room; there was also no food on the line at the time of the fire and it appears to be accidental. There were no injuries in the fire and there is no estimated cost of damage. The Kellogg Company released a statement saying: “Kellogg’s Columbus, Ga., plant experienced an exhaust fan fire this morning, at approximately 5:45 a.m. No one was injured, as the plant was immediately evacuated and production has been halted, while we work to determine the extent of the damage,” said company spokesperson Kris Charles.
Apartment Building, Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential Hampton, VA – Early morning fire at senior apartment building controlled by single sprinkler; No injuries September 27, 2015 viking210 Hampton fire officials say several units inside a retirement community were damaged after a fire early Thursday morning. It happened at the Seton Manor Apartments on Marcella Road. No one was hurt. According to Hampton fire officials, someone was cooking around 6:30 a.m. A pan with grease caught fire and set off the sprinkler. Bertha Davis said she and her neighbors woke up to fire trucks and sirens. “I heard the alarm go off and then I went to the door. People were in the hallway,” she said. “A lot of people had to come out in their night clothes. The ones that had walkers, they were in the hallway.” Despite the damage and the inconvenience, officials said the sprinkler system worked. “It did its job. It stopped the fire. That’s the most important part,” Stowers said. Stowers said it should take at least three days to completely clean the damage. 10 On Your Side tried talking to apartment managers about what happened and where the people displaced will go. They refused an interview, but sent a statement to 10 On Your Side late Thursday afternoon. The apartment says all affected residents to family homes or hotels while restorations are being completed.
Grocery Store / Super Center, Retail Mt. Pocono, PA – Daily operations unaffected at Walmart after sprinklers activate to control early morning fire September 22, 2015 viking210 No injuries or significant damage were reported in a fire occurring shortly before 6:30 a.m. Monday at the Mount Pocono Walmart, said Walmart corporate spokesperson Erin Hoffman. An HVAC unit malfunction started the fire, activating the sprinkler system which then damaged a small amount of store products in a back room, said Hoffman. The store was closed from 6:30 to 9 a.m., but daily operations otherwise will not be affected.
