Tag Archives: Kentucky

Department Store, Retail

Maysville, KY – Sprinkler system controls fire set to lawn furniture at Lowe’s; No injuries reported

April 24, 2020 viking210 Leave a comment

Maysville firefighters were called to their second fire at a lumber retailer in less than week when the alarm sounded for Lowe’s Home Improvement on Thursday.

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Manufacturing, Manufacturing Plant

Murray, KY – Fire at window plant out out by fire sprinklers; No injuries reported

April 2, 2020 viking210 Leave a comment

Major issues were avoided Tuesday morning when a fire occurred inside the Pella Window and Doors plant on Murray’s north side.

Calloway County Emergency Management Director Chesley Thomas said … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Residence Hall/Dormitory, Residential

Louisville, KY – Sprinkler system contains fire after man sets trash can in dorm at U of L on fire

March 3, 2020 viking210 Leave a comment

A man was arrested Saturday after police said he started a fire inside a University of Louisville dormitory bathroom.

According to an arrest report, police took Antonio Spuria, 18, … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Grocery Store / Super Center, Retail

Owensboro, KY – Compressor fire at grocery store contained by fire sprinkler system

August 21, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

A Tuesday morning fire broke out at Price Less Foods on Scherm Road, which caused mostly heavy smoke and water damage.

The fire was reported at 3:19 a.m. by … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Hotel / Motel, Hotel / Restaurant

Lexington, KY – Hotel fire kept in check by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

July 23, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

A fire led to an evacuation of a Lexington Hotel Friday evening.

It happened around 10 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel on Athens-Boonesboro Road, near Interstate 75.

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Hotel / Restaurant, Restaurant

Nicholasville, KY – Overnight fire controlled by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

April 3, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

A Nicholasville restaurant will be closed for a while after an overnight fire left the building damaged.

Fortunately no one was inside when the fire broke out at … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Lexington, KY – Sprinkler system aids firefighters in controlling blaze at popular bar

August 25, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

A beloved Lexington bar was damaged in a fire Friday morning. The fire broke out at Belle's Cocktail House in the 100-block of Market Street. The damage is mostly contained to the roof. The … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Grocery Store / Super Center, Retail

Morganfield, KY – Sprinkler system helps extinguish overnight fire at Walmart

May 25, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

The Walmart in Morganfield will be closed for at least Monday due a overnight fire at the business.

At 2:14 a.m., Union County Dispatch sent Morganfield Fire Department, Union County Fire … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Adult Care/Rehab Center, Residential

Madisonville, KY – Arson fire at personal care home doused by sprinkler system

May 20, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

A Homestead Personal Care home resident was arrested after apparently setting fire to his mattress at 2:05 p.m. last Monday. There were no reported injuries. Madisonville Police Department reported Bradley D. Eaves, 40 of … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Apartment Building, Residential

Louisville, KY – Occupied apartment’s sprinkler system extinguishes intentionally-set fire

April 4, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

A Louisville man was arrested Saturday after he intentionally set fire to an occupied apartment.

The Louisville Metro Police Department arrested Anthony Green, 30, on charges of first-degree arson and criminal mischief.

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Reporting on lives and property saved by fire sprinklers