Tag Archives: Minnesota

Apartment Building, Residential

Rochester, MN – Kitchen fire contained to one apartment by fire sprinkler system

June 12, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

The Rochester Fire Department was called to the 1700 block of Quarry Ridge Place Northwest around 11:44 pm. Firefighters say they arrived on scene to find residents evacuating and visual and audible … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Manufacturing, Other - Manufacturing

Mankato, MN – (no media coverage) Sprinkler system contains welding fire

April 5, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

** User Submitted Post - No Media Coverage** A welder was welding on a press and ignited saw dust under the press starting a fire. Three sprinkler heads went off and were able to contain … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Athletic Club/Sports Facility, Other Business

Wayzata, MN – Sprinkler system limits spread of fire at country club

March 18, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

Authorities were called to the Woodhill Country Club at about 7:52 a.m. last Tuesday, the Wayzata Fire Department said. Several other fire departments also responded to the scene.

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Manufacturing, Manufacturing Plant

Winona, MN – Fire at manufacturing plant contained by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

February 21, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

A pallet loaded too close to a radiant heater in the storage shipment area of Behrens Manufacturing caught fire early Friday morning, triggering three sprinkler heads and causing some structural and water … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Apartment Building, Residential

Virginia, MN – Apartment fire contained to one unit by sprinkler system

January 15, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

The Virginia Fire Department told the Northland Fire Wire several people have been displaced from an apartment building following a fire on Sunday afternoon.

Crews were called to the fire in the Ivy … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential

White Bear Lake, MN – Electrical fire at senior apartment building contained by sprinkler system

January 5, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

Ten seniors had to be evacuated from The Waters after an electrical cord apparently shorted in one resident's apartment the morning of Dec. 29. “It was the cord leading to an alarm … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Apartment Building, Residential

Apple Valley, MN – Sprinkler system assists firefighters in extinguishing apartment fire

December 15, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

A woman was transported to a hospital after a Dec. 9 fire broke out at her apartment in Apple Valley. The Apple Valley Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Department Store, Retail

Duluth, MN – Sprinkler system triggered by fire at Dollar Tree Store; No injuries reported

December 7, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

Duluth firefighters were called to the Dollar Tree Store at 215 North Central Avenue on Sunday afternoon.

When they arrived, smoke was seen coming from the roof of the building and the store was … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Office Building, Other Business

Edina, MN – Fire at office building extinguished by sprinkler system

December 4, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

Officials in Edina have said that a fire that damaged a business on Bush Lake Road earlier this week was started by a charging cellphone.

The Edina Fire Department was called to employee engagement company … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Rochester, MN – Dump truck fire contained by garage sprinkler system

November 27, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

A dump truck caught fire inside a building Friday night.

The Rochester Fire Department says it was called to the 6900 block of 10th Avenue SW around 7:10 pm and found the truck on … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

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