Tag Archives: Nevada

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Sprinkler system saves 28 puppies from fire set by pet store owner (Las Vegas, NV)

February 3, 2014 viking210

Fire officials say a Las Vegas pet store owner is accused of setting her business ablaze, but all 28 puppies inside have been rescued.  Clark County Fire Department spokesman John Steinbeck says 35-year-old Gloria Lee was booked into the county jail on suspicion of first-degree arson after the fire early Monday morning at the Prince and Princess Puppy Boutique.  Steinbeck says in a statement issued early Saturday that the 28 puppies could have died if the sprinkler system hadn’t activated and firefighters hadn’t quickly extinguished the flames.  No people were injured.  County animal control officers took possession of the dogs, and they’re currently being housed at a local animal shelter.

Other - Retail, Retail

Sprinkler helps to control arson fire at popular retail & entertainment venue (Las Vegas, NV)

January 25, 2014 viking210

A man was arrested and charged with first degree arson after allegedly setting fire to the loading dock, recycle area that services Neonopolis on the Fremont Street Experience Thursday morning. Fire dispatchers received the call at 3:09 a.m. Thursday that trash and a dumpster was on fire at the loading dock area for Neonopolis, which is a shopping mall and entertainment complex in Las Vegas, located on top of a $15 million city parking garage. After the fire started, a fire sprinkler activated and kept the fire under control until firefighters arrived on scene and put the fire completely out.  Damage was confined to the dumpster area.

Hotel / Restaurant, Restaurant

New Year’s Day fire at restaurant eliminated by fire sprinklers (Las Vegas, NV)

January 4, 2014 viking210

A Las Vegas strip resort restaurant had a fire occur after a bag of mesquite wood caught on fire just before 8 a.m. on New Year’s Day. A fire sprinkler head activated and put out the flames, and no injuries were reported.

Other - School / University, School / University

Sprinklers make the difference in arson fire at learning center (Las Vegas, NV)

November 4, 2013 viking210

Justice was served regarding the fire that was intentionally set on April 15 at a learning center for children with autism. The person responsible for setting the fire with gasoline and Molotov cocktails was sentenced on Friday, November 1. Authorities say that the fire could have been much more catastrophic had it not been for the building’s fire sprinkler system, which helped eliminate the blaze. No injuries were reported in the fire.

Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential

Fire sprinkler douses dryer fire in group home (Las Vegas, NV)

October 2, 2013 viking210

Las Vegas and North Las Vegas firefighters responded to the adult assisted care group home after clothes in a dryer caught fire. The clothes dryer was in a laundry room with an automatic fire sprinkler in it. When the dryer caught fire, the sprinkler activated and kept the fire confined to the dryer. The eight elderly residents were able to escape without injury.

Hotel / Motel, Hotel / Restaurant

Hotel fire eliminated by fire sprinkler (Las Vegas, NV)

July 26, 2013 viking210

A fire sprinkler eradicated a fire which began in the bathroom of a Stratosphere Hotel room on July 11. The fire was limited to the bathroom, and no one was injured. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Grocery Store / Super Center, Retail

Fire sprinklers douse grocery store fire (Las Vegas, NV)

June 4, 2013 viking210

Fire investigators suspect arson was the cause of a fire that broke out in a grocery store on the afternoon of May 31. The grocery store’s fire sprinkler system quickly squelched the fire, limiting the damage. No injuries were reported.

Self-Storage Facility, Storage / Warehouse

Storage unit fire squelched with help of fire sprinklers (Las Vegas, NV)

May 30, 2013 viking210

Faulty power strips were to blame for the fire that erupted the evening of May 28 in several self-storage units. The building’s fire sprinklers quickly contained the blaze until fire crews arrived. No injuries were reported.

Residence Hall/Dormitory, Residential

College residence hall fire put out by fire sprinklers (Las Vegas, NV)

April 10, 2013 viking210

A fire that began in the trashcan in a second floor dorm restroom was quickly eliminated by the hall’s fire sprinklers. Students were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported.

Other - Storage / Warehouse, Storage / Warehouse

Fire sprinklers keep fire from spreading in medical equipment building (Las Vegas, NV)

March 20, 2013 viking210

A fire that began in one of the scooters that was housed in a medical supply business was limited thanks to the building’s fire sprinklers. Fire crews arrived to douse the remainder of the fire. No injuries were reported.