Tag Archives: Florida

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 »

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 »

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