The fire was started when a burner on the stove was left on, igniting the microwave and other combustibles around the appliance. … Continue Reading »
Tag Archives: Evening (6pm-9pm)
Leamington, ON, Canada – Fire at food processing facility limited by sprinkler system
The Leamington Fire Department responded to a call at Top Line Farms, on the 500 block of Essex Road 18 around 6 p.m. Saturday. Flames were pouring through a large portion of an outside wall when fire crews arrived. Fire officials say the blaze appears to have been caused by an improperly discarded cigarette. … Continue Reading »
Lakewood, WA – Arson fire at casino contained by sprinkler system
On Monday, July 9th at approximately 7:05 p.m., West Pierce Fire & Rescue responded to reports of a structure fire at the Macau Casino, located at 9811 South Tacoma Way in Lakewood. Reports came in as smoke being present in the building and the building was in the process of being evacuated.… Continue Reading »
Logan, UT – Fire extinguished at nursing home after help from sprinkler system
Cloquet, MN – Fire at senior apartment building held in check by sprinkler system
Emergency officials responded to a fire at a Cloquet senior living residence Friday evening which has forced some residents out of their apartments. The fire at Larson Commons was reported around 6 p.m. Friday. Area firefighters responded to the incident at the senior living residence and found smoke on the fifth floor.… Continue Reading »
Cottonwood, AZ – Sprinkler system limits spread of commercial laundry fire
Newington, VA – Dryer fire at business in strip mall is contained by sprinkler system; Damage minimized
Investigators have identified lint buildup in a dryer as the cause of the Thursday, June 14 Newington strip mall fire, the Fairfax County County and Rescue Department says. Fire sprinklers saved the middle unit strip mall business in the 8000 block of Rolling Road from significant damage.… Continue Reading »
Jacksonville, FL – Sprinkler system keeps condominium fire from spreading; Cause was lightning strike
Kenosha, WI – Garbage can fire at nursing home contained by sprinkler system; No injuries reported
A small fire at a nursing home and rehabilitation facility is being investigated as arson.
The Kenosha Fire Department and Kenosha Police were called to Clairidge House, 1519 60th St., at about 6:15 p.m. Monday for a report of smoke in the basement, with the facilities smoke alarms on, Fire Chief Charles Leipzig said.… Continue Reading »
Des Moines, IA – Evening restaurant fire suppressed with help from sprinkler system
Des Moines fire captain Randy Jones said the grease fire began once a hot pan was transferred from a stovetop to a sink. Sprinklers installed in the ceiling put out the flames, but the eatery, located at 310 Court Ave., had to be evacuated and closed for the day — about three hours earlier than usual.… Continue Reading »
