Tag Archives: Florida

Other - Storage / Warehouse, Storage / Warehouse

Fort Pierce, FL – Sprinkler system keeps fire from spreading at boat storage facility

August 12, 2017 viking210 Leave a comment

A fire in a boat storage building at the Taylor Creek Marina damaged 11 boats early Thursday, but it could have been worse, according to the St. Lucie County Fire District. Before firefighters arrived, … Continue Reading ››

Residential, Townhouse / Condominium

St. Augustine, FL – Sprinkler system knocks down residential condominium fire

August 9, 2017 viking210 Leave a comment

Historic City News learned that the City of St Augustine Fire Department was dispatched to a residential structure fire before 6:00 a.m. Sunday morning at Las Palmas on the Intracoastal condominiums in North City. Continue Reading ››

Hotel / Motel, Hotel / Restaurant

Miami Beach, FL – Overnight electrical fire at resort hotel extinguished by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

July 26, 2017 viking210 Leave a comment

Hundreds were evacuated from a Miami Beach hotel early Tuesday morning after an electrical fire broke out. Crews responded to the scene outside the Deauville Beach Resort at 67th Street and Collins Avenue around … Continue Reading ››

Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential

Bradenton, FL – Overnight fire at assisted living facility extinguished by sprinklers; No injuries reported

July 15, 2017 viking210 Leave a comment

City of Bradenton Fire Department responded to a structure fire started by a dryer early Tuesday morning. Around 1:27 a.m., the fire department arrived to the scene of a multi-residential assisted living facility in … Continue Reading ››

Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential

Belleview, FL – Single sprinkler controls attic fire at assisted living center; Lightning strike identified as cause

June 19, 2017 viking210 Leave a comment

The fire that forced the evacuation of residents and staff at an assistant living facility in Belleview was apparently caused by Mother Nature. According to a spokesperson from the State Fire Marshal’s Office, it … Continue Reading ››

Athletic Club/Sports Facility, Other Business

St. Petersburg, FL – Sprinklers knock down flames at gym after treadmill catches fire overnight

June 13, 2017 viking210 Leave a comment

A treadmill at the LA Fitness at 5900 Fourth St. N caught fire overnight and caused minor fire and water damage to the gym, according to St. Petersburg Fire Rescue. Continue Reading ››

Storage / Warehouse, Warehouse

Orlando, FL – Fire at CVS warehouse contained with help from sprinkler system

March 16, 2017 viking210 Leave a comment

A fire at the CVS Pharmacy warehouse in south Orange County caused evacuation of the building. But the company said the incident won't have much impact on supplying the many drug stores in the … Continue Reading ››

Other - Storage / Warehouse, Storage / Warehouse

Jupiter, FL – Sprinkler system keeps fire under control after boat catches fire in dry storage facility

January 30, 2017 viking210 Leave a comment

A vessel in dry storage caught fire Friday afternoon at the Loggerhead Marina. The first arriving crews found that a boat on the top rack was on fire, said Capt. Albert Borroto, … Continue Reading ››

Retail, Shopping Mall

Miami, FL – Sprinkler system helps prevent shopping mall fire from spreading

December 15, 2016 viking210 Leave a comment

A sprinkler system played a role in containing a fire that took place Monday night at Ultra Mall in downtown Miami. The fire started at about 10 p.m. in the 1100 block of Southwest … Continue Reading ››

Apartment Building, Residential

Gainesville, FL – Apartment fire held in check by sprinkler system; Two cats rescued

November 28, 2016 viking210 Leave a comment

Two cats were rescued and a fire was contained to a bathroom in a Gainesville apartment Friday night, an incident that shows the value of sprinkler systems in buildings, said Gainesville Fire Rescue.  The … Continue Reading ››