Tag Archives: Florida

Primary / Secondary School, School / University

Bradenton, FL – Overnight electrical fire at elementary school extinguished by fire sprinklers

November 21, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

An electrical fire damaged an office at Manatee Elementary School early Thursday, according to the Bradenton Fire Department.

At 3:47 a.m. Thursday morning, firefighters responded to Manatee Elementary School, … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Storage / Warehouse, Warehouse

Orlando, FL – Sprinkler activation lessens damage at Amazon warehouse

November 13, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

A fire was reported Sunday night in an Amazon warehouse on Boggy Creek Road, according to Orange County Fire Rescue.

OCFR first tweeted about the fire at around … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Other / Not Specified, Other Business

Weston, FL – Fire sprinkler activation reduces fire damage to local business; No injuries reported

October 17, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

She received that dreaded phone call about 3 a.m. Wednesday alerting her to a fire in her business and when Eliana Ruiz arrived at Green Wave Body Waxing she saw fire engines … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Other Business, Recycling / Waste Facility

Longwood, FL – Fire sprinkler keeps trash fire at recycling center in check until firefighters arrived

October 12, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

Several fire departments responded to a fire at Seminole County's Central Transfer Station early Thursday morning.

Firefighters from Longwood Fire Department, Sanford Fire Department, Lake Mary Fire Rescue … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Other Business, Recycling / Waste Facility

Seminole County, FL – Fire in pile of trash contained by sprinkler system

September 12, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

Firefighters from multiple Seminole County agencies united in response to a flaming pile of trash at the Seminole County Central Transfer Station early Thursday, according to a report by Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Manufacturing, Other - Manufacturing

Vero Beach, FL – Sprinkler system keeps fire from growing; No injuries reported

July 29, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

Firefighters put out a blaze at the main factory building on the Piper Aircraft property Friday afternoon, authorities said.

Shortly after 3 p.m., there were reports of smoke at Piper, … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Hotel / Motel, Hotel / Restaurant

Orlando, FL – Fire caused by hair straightener kept in check by fire sprinklers; No injuries reported

July 26, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

A hotel near SeaWorld Orlando was evacuated Thursday after a hair straightener sparked a fire in one of the rooms, according to Orange County Fire Rescue.

The … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

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.

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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 »

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