Officials say the fire began inside an exhaust fan in the bathroom of the FYE store around 9:15 a.m.
Concord Fire Chief Ray Allen says the sprinkler system kicked on and was able to help put out the fire.… Continue Reading »
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Asheville, NC – Fire in duplex extinguished by residential sprinkler system
A sprinkler system extinguished a structure fire Wednesday and helped the occupants escape safely, according to an Asheville Fire Department spokeswoman. The Asheville Fire Department responded to a possible structure fire off Old Chunns Cove Road around 7 a.m. Wednesday, said department spokeswoman Kelley Klope.… Continue Reading »
Huntersville, NC – Suspicious fire at Target store contained with help from sprinkler system
Investigators are considering the Target on Sam Furr Road in Huntersville to be a crime scene as they determine whether a fire Monday inside the store was set intentionally. The Mecklenburg County fire marshal revealed Tuesday that the fire was discovered in the paper product aisle of the store. … Continue Reading »
Raleigh, NC – Fire sprinklers save multiple buildings near construction site fire
Last Friday’s construction site fire in Raleigh, NC was a devastating incident for the City of Raleigh and all those impacted. News outlets and social media gave us all a first glimpse of the devastation, but we also observed the success stories in the properties saved because of firefighters and fire sprinklers.… Continue Reading »
Reidsville, NC – Arson fire at Food Lion grocery store suppressed by sprinkler system
Hickory, NC – Sprinkler system extinguishes overnight apartment kitchen fire; No injuries
Hickory firefighters were dispatched to a reported fire alarm at Kenworth Hall located at 426 2nd Ave SE. Firefighters responded with two engines, one ladder, one rescue truck, and two command units. The first crew arrived to find heavy smoke on the second floor of the apartment complex.… Continue Reading »
Greenville, NC – Afternoon fire at boat manufacturer extinguished by sprinkler system
Fayetteville, NC – Arson fire at apartment complex extinguished by sprinkler system
Residents of a building in West Park Apartments in Fayetteville were evacuated about 9 a.m. Sunday after one of their neighbors threatened to kill himself by setting his apartment on fire, authorities said. The Fayetteville Fire Department said a small fire was set but quickly extinguished by the sprinkler system. … Continue Reading »
Weaverville, NC – Warehouse fire contained by quick response of sprinkler system; firefighters
Fire officials are trying to determine what caused a fire to break out at the Thermo Fisher warehouse near Weaverville. Crews were dispatched to the scene around 1 p.m. Wednesday. The chief credits the warehouse’s sprinkler system and fire crew’s quick response for the minimal damage to the building. … Continue Reading »
