No injuries were reported in the fire.
The fire broke out on the evening of Aug. 11. Fire officials credited a single fire sprinkler for containing the blaze to one specific area and preventing further damage.
No other information was provided.
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Reno, NV – Sprinkler system activated for electrical outlet fire in apartment complex
The fire started just before 5:45 a.m. in the 1200 block of South Meadows Parkway.
Reno Fire says sprinklers contained the fire to a small area.
There’s no immediate word on if there were any injuries.
Las Vegas, NV – Sprinkler system activated for fire at luxor hotel; No injuries reported
According to the Clark County Fire Department, the Combined Communications Center was notified of the fire around 3 PM.
Crews headed to the hotel’s fire control room upon arrival, where control panels indicated sprinkler activity coming from the 12th floor.
Fire personal headed up to the 10th floor by elevator then proceeded to walk up the stairs to the 12th floor.
Crews headed inside the room where the fire was reported and found an extinguished mattress fire that was put out by the sprinklers.
The room occupant was taken downstairs where she refused medical treatment. No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire, as well as the estimated damage, is still under investigation.
Las Vegas, NV – Sprinkler system activated for fire at Walmart; No injuries reported
A high-level response was dispatched consisting of 7 engines, 2 trucks, 2 rescues, and 2 battalion chiefs.
Prior to fire units arriving, CCFD says it was reported that a suspect was in custody. It was later clarified that the person had gotten away.
Fire command says they requested fire investigators respond upon being notified of this information.
CCFD says the store’s fire sprinkler system was activated preventing the spread of the fire.
Crews made entry and extinguished the fire and secured the sprinkler system, preventing further damage due to water.
A primary and secondary life search was conducted and found to be all clear.
There were no reported injuries.
This is still an active scene with crews still on-site, fire investigators have arrived and started their investigation.
Damages have not been estimated yet.
In all, 57 CCFD personnel responded.
This does appear to be related to other fires that have occurred at Walmarts throughout the city, but this is an ongoing investigation and a suspect has not been identified.
Reno, NV – Fire caused by vape pen extinguished by sprinkler system
Firefighters went to a fire at 4055 Gardella Ave. in northeast Reno about 6:48 p.m.
The fire did not spread beyond a bed after a fire sprinkler system put it out, preventing its spread.
An investigation showed that a lithium-ion battery failed and triggered a vape pen explosion, igniting the bed.
The department cited federal statistics that said there were 195 vape pen fires between 2009 and 2016.
The Reno Fire Department offers these tips to avoid vape pen explosions:
- Consider using vape devices with safety features such as firing button locks, vent holes, and protection against overcharging.
- Always use the charger that came with the device. Do not use tablet or phone chargers.
- Do not charge your vape device overnight or leave it charging unattended.
- Replace the batteries if they get wet or damaged.
- Make sure you read and understand the manufacturer’s recommendations for use and care of your device.
- Charge your vape on a clean, flat surface, away from anything that can easily catch fire.
- Protect your vape from extreme temperatures by not leaving it in direct sunlight or in your car on a freezing cold night.
Las Vegas, NV – Sprinkler system activated for fire at Walmart; No injuries reported
Clark County Fire Department responded Tuesday evening to a fire at a Walmart on Boulder Highway.
At approximately 9:33 p.m. firefighters responded to occupants evacuating the building which had light smoke throughout. A pallet of paper goods had burned setting off sprinklers in the store.
The fire was extinguished and no injuries were reported.
The cause is unknown at this time.
This is is an ongoing investigation.
Las Vegas, NV – Sprinkler system activated for arson fire at Walmart
The fire started just before 8 p.m. in the rear of the store in the paper towel aisle creating a large amount of smoke. According to Las Vegas Fire & Rescue, automatic fire sprinklers quickly helped douse the flames.
When fire crews arrived at the scene, people were already in the process of evacuating the store. One person was injured when they tripped and fell during the evacuation. That person was treated by paramedics and transported to the hospital.
Damage was estimated at $200,000, mostly due to smoke damaging items in the store. Structural damage was estimated at less than $10,000. Firefighters and employees of Walmart worked quickly to make sure water from the sprinkler system did not damage the store further.
Las Vegas, NV – Fire sprinkler system keeps kitchen fire from spreading in home
Clark County firefighters were called to 2343 Koho Drive, near St. Rose Parkway and Jeffreys Street, after reports of a kitchen fire and found smoke showing from the townhome, according to a statement from Deputy Chief Thomas Touchstone.
Sprinklers inside the home kept the fire from spreading but an elderly resident was trapped upstairs, neighbors told firefighters.
Firefighters were able to rescue three dogs and the resident, who suffered minor injuries, according to the statement.
The cause of the fire was not yet determined.
Las Vegas, NV – Sprinkler system helps put out fire in hotel room; No injuries reported
The Clark County Fire Department was dispatched around 5:25 a.m. for a fire signal activation at the casino-hotel on S. Las Vegas Boulevard, Deputy Chief Thomas Touchstone said in an email.
Firefighters arrived and learned from security officers that there was smoke on the third floor, the entirety of which is unoccupied, Touchstone said.
They searched the floor and found some light smoke in the third floor’s stairwell and hallway, he said. They located a small fire in one of the rooms, with the sprinkler system already putting most of it out.
There was some moderate damage to the room, according to Touchstone. No injuries were reported, and CCFD crews remained on scene to remove smoke from the building.
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
Las Vegas, NV – Fire contained to storage room at hotel thanks to fire sprinklers; No injuries reported
The Clark County Fire Department responded to a fire at The Linq on Saturday morning.
A High Rise Response was initiated with 6 Engines, 2 Trucks, 2 Rescues, and 2 Battalion Chiefs.
Upon arrival, personnel ascended to the fire floor where they found smoke in the hallway and water from the sprinkler system.
A Second Alarm was requested and an additional 5 Engines, 2 Trucks, 4 Rescues, and 2 Battalion Chiefs responded. Firefighters made an offensive attack and were able to knock the fire down at 00:48 am.
A primary life safety search was being conducted at the same time and no occupants were found in the area. The fire was contained to a storage room and is under investigation for the cause.
At this time there is not an estimate on damages.
No injuries were reported at the incident.
A total of 77 personnel responded to the call.
