The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal is continuing its investigation of Wednesday morning’s fire in one of Washington College’s dormitories. Public Safety Director Jerry Roderick said officers observed flames and smoke in the second floor suite of Talbot House at about 11:30 a.m.… Continue Reading »
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Hamilton, ON, Canada – Sprinkler system helps limit damage, saves structure in food warehouse fire
Baton Rouge, LA – Trash compactor fire at Golden Corral restaurant limited by sprinkler system
Investigators say something thrown into the garbage compactor at a Golden Corral sparked a trash fire around lunch Wednesday. The Baton Rouge Fire Department responded to the call on Millerville Greens Boulevard just before 11 a.m. Wednesday. Firefighters say some trash was accidentally ignited after someone tossed an unknown item into the compactor. … Continue Reading »
Perrysburg, OH – Sprinkler system helps contain apartment fire caused by lightning strike
A fire broke out at a Perrysburg Township apartment complex Thursday after lightning may have struck the building, firefighters said. Area firefighters responded to Tracy Creek Apartments, 29181 Tracy Rd., at 8:40 a.m. Thursday. Residents reported hearing a loud boom. Fire officials said they believe the blaze may have been caused by a lightning strike. … Continue Reading »
San Antonio, TX – Arson fire at apartment extinguished by sprinkler system
Wayne, NJ – Laundry fire at 24-Hour Fitness is kept from spreading by sprinkler system
Nisswa, MN – Sprinkler system tackles kitchen fire at Timberwood Church
Sussex, WI – Fire at large printing and fulfillment center put out with help from sprinkler system
Grand Forks, ND – Sprinkler system limits damage in fire at food processing facility
Springfield, MA – Arson fire at apartment building extinguished by sprinkler system; No injuries reported
No injuries were reported late Thursday morning after a female barricaded herself inside a downtown apartment and set a recliner chair on fire. The incident occurred in a fourth floor apartment at 1607 Main St., shortly before 11:45 a.m., Dennis Leger, aide to Commissioner Bernard J.… Continue Reading »
