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 H1 plant around 8:30 a.m. today. Upon arrival the firefighters found that the plant’s sprinkler system had extinguished the fire after two to three minutes.… Continue Reading »
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Batesville, IN – Emergency vehicle fire at at fire station controlled with help from sprinkler system
Fort Wayne, IN – Warehouse fire held in check by sprinkler system; Firefighters extinguish flames
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 a.m. Crews found the sprinkler system was holding the fire in check in the warehouse area of the building, the Fort Wayne Fire Department said.… Continue Reading »
Bristol, IN – Sprinkler system keeps fire at bay at RV manufacturing plant
South Bend, IN – Sprinkler system activates to help control arson fire at work release detention center
Evansville, IN – Mid-day fire at paint manufacturer contained by sprinkler system
Jeffersonville, IN – Fire at automotive supplier extinguished by sprinkler system
Employees at Autoneum in Jeffersonville’s River Ridge Commerce Center were evacuated last Thursday after a minor fire in one of the machines. The Jeffersonville Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at the plant, which makes insulation parts and carpet for GM products, just after 3 p.m.… Continue Reading »
Fort Wayne, IN – Sprinkler system saves church from significant damage in late evening fire
A small fire at Love Church on East Berry Street Wednesday night was largely put out by the building’s sprinkler system. Fort Wayne firefighters were dispatched shortly before 11 p.m. to 1331 East Berry Street, when the fire alarm activated. Fire officials said the building’s fire suppression united put out most of the flames.… Continue Reading »
