Tag Archives: Kansas
Manhattan, KS – Dormitory fire at Kansas State University extinguished by sprinkler system; No injuries reported
A fire at a Kansas State dormitory displaced about two dozen students. University officials say the fire early Friday started on the fourth floor of Wefald Hall. All students were evacuated for about three hours. No injuries were reported. Sprinklers extinguished the fire before firefighters arrived.… Continue Reading »
Topeka, KS – Sprinkler system keeps senior high rise fire under control until firefighters arrive
Residents of a west Topeka senior high-rise apartment building were awakened by the sound of smoke alarms early Wednesday after a trash fire inside their building, authorities said. The residents either made it outside safely or sheltered in place as Topeka Fire Department crews extinguished the blaze.… Continue Reading »
Lawrence, KS – Early morning apartment fire suppressed by sprinkler system
One person was rescued from an apartment that caught fire early Saturday in downtown Lawrence, authorities said. The blaze was reported at 5:16 a.m. Saturday at 800 New Hampshire Street. The first firefighter arrived on the scene at 5:18 a.m. and reported nothing was showing from the five-story apartment building, said Division Chief Justin Temple, of Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical.… Continue Reading »
Lawrence, KS – Kitchen fire in loft apartment limited by automatic sprinkler system
Hutchinson, KS – Fire in residential high rise contained to kitchen area by sprinkler system
Hutchinson, KS – Sprinkler system activates to help contain apartment fire; No injuries reported
Russell, KS – Grain dust fire at gluten plant extinguished with help from sprinkler system
A minor explosion and small fire occurred early Wednesday afternoon at White Energy’s gluten plant in Russell. Russell City Firefighters responded to the fire at about 12:45 PM Wednesday. The Russell Police Department also responded for traffic control. According to Fire Chief Shane Preston, the blaze was mostly extinguished by the facility’s sprinkler system, but firefighters had to put out a few hot embers.… Continue Reading »
