Tag Archives: Kansas

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Manhattan, KS – Fire sprinklers extinguish unattended kitchen fire

November 29, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

The Manhattan Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at the Flint Hills Job Corps Center, located 4620 Eureka Drive, on Saturday evening around 7:30 p.m. Upon arrival, crews found that thankfully … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Apartment Building, Residential

Hutchinson, KS – Third floor apartment fire contained to kitchen thanks to fire sprinklers

October 8, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

Fire officials say a sprinkler system prevented a kitchen fire from spreading in the Plaza Towers apartments in downtown Hutchinson early Saturday.

Firefighters responded to the five-story apartment complex … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Office Building, Other Business

Overland Park, KS – Fire in loading dock area of office building held in check by sprinkler system

February 23, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

No injuries were reported after an electrical fire Monday morning at the Black and Veatch building. Crews from Overland Park and Leawood fire departments were called just after 8 a.m. Monday … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Apartment Building, Residential

Wichita, KS – Sprinkler system holds apartment fire in check until crews arrive

December 10, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

A fire damaged some apartments in downtown Wichita Tuesday. It happened around 8:30 a.m. near 3rd and St. Francis. Authorities said the fire was contained to one apartment. Fire caused damage to … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Hotel / Motel

Manhattan, KS – Laundry fire at Hilton Garden Inn held in check by automatic sprinkler system; No injuries

December 5, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

Manhattan fire crews responded to a fire at Hilton Garden Inn early Saturday morning at 410 S. Third St., at about 6:40 a.m. and found a fire in the laundry room. The blaze started accidentally … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Food Processing, Manufacturing

Salina, KS – Fire in mixing room at food supply company suppressed with help from sprinkler system; No injuries

May 18, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

A fire inside a mixing room at a Salina food supply company leads to over $200,000 in loss and damages. Fire Marshal Troy Long with … Continue Reading ››

College/University (on campus), Residence Hall/Dormitory

Manhattan, KS – Dormitory fire at Kansas State University extinguished by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

March 3, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

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 … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential High Rise

Topeka, KS – Sprinkler system keeps senior high rise fire under control until firefighters arrive

February 23, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

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 … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Apartment Building, Residential

Lawrence, KS – Early morning apartment fire suppressed by sprinkler system

February 8, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

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 … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Sprinkler Saves

Tag Archives: Kansas

Manhattan, KS – Sprinkler system extinguishes blaze at apartment complex; No injuries reported

Manhattan, KS – Fire sprinklers extinguish unattended kitchen fire

Hutchinson, KS – Third floor apartment fire contained to kitchen thanks to fire sprinklers

Overland Park, KS – Fire in loading dock area of office building held in check by sprinkler system

Wichita, KS – Sprinkler system holds apartment fire in check until crews arrive

Manhattan, KS – Laundry fire at Hilton Garden Inn held in check by automatic sprinkler system; No injuries

Salina, KS – Fire in mixing room at food supply company suppressed with help from sprinkler system; No injuries

Manhattan, KS – Dormitory fire at Kansas State University extinguished by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

Topeka, KS – Sprinkler system keeps senior high rise fire under control until firefighters arrive

Lawrence, KS – Early morning apartment fire suppressed by sprinkler system

Reporting on lives and property saved by fire sprinklers