Tag Archives: Indiana

Other Business

Chesterton, IN – Electrical fire in “Escape Room” business extinguished by sprinkler system

November 25, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

fire believed to have been electrical in nature damaged the Mission: Escape suite in The Factory building on Saturday, the Chesterton Fire Department is reporting.  Capt. Rudy Jimenez told the Chesterton Tribune today that, … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Retail, Shopping Mall

Evansville, IN – Structure fire at nail salon contained by sprinkler system

November 13, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

Firefighters were responding to an apparent structure fire at a West side business Saturday evening.

The fire apparently originated at Pretty Nails nail salon, according to scanner traffic. Responders were … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Manufacturing, Manufacturing Plant

Ferdinand, IN – Sprinkler system extinguishes manufacturing fire that started in lacquer finishing booth

August 8, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

Units of the Ferdinand Volunteer Fire Department responded to an active fire Saturday morning at MasterBrand Cabinets’ 624 W. Third St. manufacturing complex.  Today was a scheduled down day, according to Fire Chief John … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Manufacturing, Manufacturing Plant

Evansville, IN – Sprinkler system activated during rooftop fire at business

August 7, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

Firefighters were called to a business near Hwy. 41 and Lynch road, just before 4:00 a..m., at Azimuth Custom Extrusions. A passerby says they saw the flames shooting from the roof and called for help. Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Government/Military, Prison / Jail

Terre Haute, IN – Arson fire at correctional facility contained by sprinkler system

July 3, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

The surveillance pictures clearly show a man walking around the offices but he took steps to hide his face and disguise his identity.  Wearing dark clothing, gloves, and a ski mask, the suspect broke … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Government Office, Government/Military

Terre Haute, IN – Arson fire at corrections facility contained by automatic sprinkler system

July 2, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

A man used a portable weed sprayer full of flammable liquid as he set fire inside multiple offices of the state parole office of Vigo County Community Correction early last Wednesday. Arson investigator Norm … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Apartment Building, Residential

Greenwood, IN – Sprinkler system prevents apartment balcony fire from spreading

June 7, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

The fire began on a third-story balcony of Copper Chase at Stones Crossing Apartments about 5:55 p.m. A mother and child were displaced and the building had about $50,000 in damage, White River Fire … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Manufacturing, Manufacturing Plant

Mishawaka, IN – Fire in test booth at manufacturing facility is extinguished by sprinkler system

February 12, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

A fire broke out at AM General’s Mishawaka plant last Friday morning, causing an evacuation of employees.  According to our partners at WSBT, Penn Township Fire Department responded to the call from AM General’s … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Fire / Police Station, Government/Military

Batesville, IN – Emergency vehicle fire at at fire station controlled with help from sprinkler system

December 27, 2017 viking210 Leave a comment

A Batesville Fire Department ambulance was heavily damaged and four people were injured by a fire early Friday morning at the fire station.  Just after midnight the emergency vehicle caught fire in the garage … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Storage / Warehouse, Warehouse

Fort Wayne, IN – Warehouse fire held in check by sprinkler system; Firefighters extinguish flames

November 22, 2017 viking210 Leave a comment

An employee arriving to work at a warehouse discovered a fire inside the building this morning. Firefighters were called to Heavy Duty Manufacturing at 4317 Clubview Drive, west of Engle Road, just before 6 … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »