Apartment Building, Residential Venice, FL – Stove fire extinguished by fire sprinkler; No injuries reported June 8, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment Just before 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 4, Venice and Sarasota County Fire Departments responded to 221 Harbor Drive for a structure fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found light gray … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »
Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential Ocala, FL – Attic fire at assisted living home extinguished by fire sprinklers June 2, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment Swift actions by the staff at an Ocala assisted living facility, coupled with fire suppression from a sprinkler system, diffused what could’ve been a tragic situation early Thursday morning. … Continue Reading »
Residential, Single Family Home Apopka, FL – Overnight garage fire contained by sprinkler system; No injuries reported May 7, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment A family of three is lucky to be alive after a fire broke out in their garage. Orange County firefighters were called to the home in the 700 … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »
Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential Winter Haven, FL – Fire at senior citizen apartment complex extinguished by sprinkler system; No injuries reported April 25, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment A kitchen fire led to major damage at a Winter Haven apartment complex for senior citizens. Before 8 p.m. Monday, Winter Haven firefighters responded to an alarm call … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »
Retail Fort Lauderdale, FL – Firefighters credit sprinkler system with saving Habitat for Humanity store after late night dumpster fire March 25, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment Fire investigators are trying to figure out the cause of a fire that nearly destroyed a Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Fort Lauderdale. Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue said the fire started in … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »
Athletic Club/Sports Facility, Other Business Palm Beach, FL – Sprinkler system helps limit spread of fire at country club February 22, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment Fire crews responded to a small electrical fire this afternoon at the Palm Beach Country Club. The fire occurred in a concrete storage area just behind a section of the golf course … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »
Office Building, Other Business Pinellas Park, FL – Office fire at flea market put out with help from sprinkler system January 11, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment A fire broke out at a Pinellas Park market early Tuesday morning. Firefighters arrived at the Wagon Wheel Flea Market at 7801 Park Boulevard North. They said there was heavy smoke … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »
Hospital/Care Facility, Hospital/Medical Clinic Jacksonville, FL – Hospital fire put out by sprinkler; Fire started in air handling unit, no injuries reported December 31, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department has responded to a fire at Baptist Hospital in Downtown Jacksonville. According to JFRD, the fire has been controlled and they are working to clear … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »
Retail Estero, FL – Sprinkler system limits spread of stockroom fire at Michael Kors outlet shop December 6, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment The Michael Kors shop at Miromar Outlets in Estero was closed Monday after a fire last Thursday, according to a fire official. The fire was caused by sparks from a light over storage racks … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »
Restaurant Lakeland, FL – Sprinkler system activates to help control fire over BBQ smoker at restaurant November 23, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment An early morning fire Sunday over a barbecue smoker at Mojo Federal Swine & Spirits in downtown Lakeland caused about $30,000 in damages to the restaurant. Lakeland Fire Department Investigator John McGrath said Sunday … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »
