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Other Business

Lincoln, NE – Fire in crowded theater is put out by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

November 18, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

Authorities say officers helped evacuate audience members after a small fire broke out at a downtown Lincoln concert venue.  Someone knocked over a container of kerosene while performing with fire around 10 p.m. Thursday … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Other - Manufacturing

Omaha, NE – Fire at industrial building controlled thanks in part to sprinkler system

March 11, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

No injuries were reported Tuesday night in a fire at an industrial building near South 42nd and D Streets.  Fire crews reported to the structure, which contains recycling materials, around 7:25 p.m.  Firefighters reported … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Manufacturing, Manufacturing Plant

Lincoln, NE – Overnight fire at metal finishing company held in check with help from sprinkler system

February 24, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

Lincoln Fire and Rescue said nobody was injured in an early morning fire in southwest Lincoln.  LFR responded to a fire at Lincoln Industries just after 2 a.m. Thursday. Fire officials said boxes in … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Apartment Building, Residential

Omaha, NE – Sprinkler system assists firefighters in controlling apartment fire

January 9, 2017 viking210 Leave a comment

Authorities are investigating a fire at an apartment complex. It broke out around 10 o'clock Wednesday morning. It happened at the Park West Apartments near 108th and Jaynes Plaza, near Fort Street.  There were … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Apartment Building, Residential

Scottsbluff, NE – Arson fire at apartment building contained by newly installed sprinkler system; No injuries

December 11, 2016 viking210 Leave a comment

A new fire alarm and sprinkler system played a part in containing fire damage to a minimum at Eastwood Apartments in Scottsbluff. At around 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Scottsbluff Fire Department received a call … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Storage / Warehouse, Warehouse

Omaha, NE – Sprinkler system extinguishes overnight fire at furniture warehouse

November 10, 2016 viking210 Leave a comment

Omaha firefighters found lots of smoke Friday morning while investigating reports of a fire inside a furniture warehouse. An alarm company alerted the fire department to the situation … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Other - Residential, Residential

Hastings, NE – Early morning fire at homeless shelter controlled by sprinkler system; No injuries

October 28, 2016 viking210 Leave a comment

Those living in a Hastings homeless shelter were displaced overnight following a fire early Wednesday morning. The Hastings Fire Department says they were called to the Crossroads Rescue Center just after midnight. Smoke … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential

Scottsbluff, NE – Overnight fire in attic of senior care home extinguished by sprinkler system

August 9, 2016 viking210 Leave a comment

Scottsbluff Fire Capt. Dan Hubbs said firefighters responded to an alarm the Golden Living Center at about 1:30 a.m. Occupants reported smelling smoke and staff evacuated the wing. A fire was found in the … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Hotel / Restaurant, Restaurant

Omaha, NE – Sprinkler system activates to help limit damage in overnight restaurant fire

June 27, 2016 viking210 Leave a comment

A fire early Wednesday in the kitchen of an Old Market restaurant did not appear to cause significant damage. But the blaze set off smoke alarms and a sprinkler system and forced the … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Other Business, Place of Worship

Lincoln, NE – Fire in church kitchen limited by sprinkler system

April 28, 2016 viking210 Leave a comment

A Lincoln church is once again picking up the pieces after a three-alarm blaze damaged part of its new building. But Tuesday's fire wasn't as devastating as the one nine years ago that … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »