A stove top grease fire at a condominium complex was put out before firefighters could arrive Monday night. The Clear Lake Fire Department was called to The Harborage Pilot House on North Shore Drive around 8:44 pm. Three engine companies, 18 firefighters, and one ambulance responded, with another engine company and five firefighters from Ventura being sent for mutual aid.… Continue Reading »
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Sioux City, IA – Fire at Cargill facility caused by discarded cigarette contained with help from sprinkler system
Ames, IA – Sprinkler system activated at Resource Recovery plant
Ottumwa, IA – Sprinkler system extinguishes kitchen fire in strip mall
Altoona, IA – Couch fire at apartment complex controlled with help from sprinkler system
Des Moines, IA – Evening restaurant fire suppressed with help from sprinkler system
Des Moines fire captain Randy Jones said the grease fire began once a hot pan was transferred from a stovetop to a sink. Sprinklers installed in the ceiling put out the flames, but the eatery, located at 310 Court Ave., had to be evacuated and closed for the day — about three hours earlier than usual.… Continue Reading »
Des Moines, IA – Fire in restaurant on 2nd floor of high rise limited by sprinkler system
Sioux City, IA – Arson fire at hospital ER contained with help from sprinkler system
A SIOUX CITY MAN TAKEN TO ST. LUKE’S UNITY POINT HOSPITAL TUESDAY NIGHT IS FACING CRIMINAL CHARGES FOR ALLEGEDLY STARTING A FIRE IN THE MEDICAL CENTER. 34-YEAR-OLD DAVID WARNER IS CHARGED WITH FIRST DEGREE ARSON AND CRIMINAL MISCHIEF. COURT DOCUMENTS STATE THAT WARNER WAS BROUGHT TO THE HOSPITAL FOR AN EVALUATION THAT HE REQUESTED SHORTLY AFTER MIDNIGHT.… Continue Reading »
Clearfield, IA – Sprinkler system limits spread of nursing home fire;
Residents of a Taylor County nursing home were evacuated after fire broke out early Thursday morning. Firefighters from four area departments responded to the fire at the Clearview Homes at 202 Jefferson Street. Clearfield Assistant Fire Chief Clifford Briggs tells KMA News the fire was reported shortly before 6:15 a.m.… Continue Reading »
Muscatine, IA – Sprinkler systems keeps banquet hall fire from spreading; No injuries reported
A Muscatine banquet hall was damaged when a fire started in the ceiling. Firefighters responded to Rendezvous Banquet Hall and Catering on Lucas Street around 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 6th. Fire crews saw smoke coming from the ceiling area, as well as fire and smoke coming from the roof.… Continue Reading »
