Tag Archives: Kansas

Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential

Manhattan, KS – Sprinkler system extinguishes fire at retirement home; No injuries reported

March 1, 2022 viking210

Fire sprinklers extinguished a fire at a Manhattan retirement home Saturday afternoon.

The Manhattan Fire Department says crews were dispatched at 1:03 p.m. on Saturday afternoon, Feb. … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Apartment Building, Residential

Overland Park, KS – Sprinkler system contains apartment fire; No injuries reported

August 31, 2021 viking210

Eleven apartment buildings were damaged Saturday after a fire broke out.

Firefighters were called about 3:15 p.m. Saturday to Promontory Apartments at 8905 Metcalf Ave. When crews … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Apartment Building, Residential

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

March 17, 2021 viking210

The Manhattan Fire Department said a sprinkler system put out a blaze inside an apartment early Wednesday morning.

Fire crews were called to The Links of Manhattan … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Other / Not Specified, Other Business

Manhattan, KS – Fire sprinklers extinguish unattended kitchen fire

November 29, 2019 viking210

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

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

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

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 »

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

December 5, 2018 viking210

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

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 ››

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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

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 »

Reporting on lives and property saved by fire sprinklers