Waterloo fire department responded to a call at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Preston House, 315 King St.… Continue Reading »
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Hamilton, ON, Canada – Sprinkler system helps limit damage, saves structure in food warehouse fire
Hamilton, ON, Canada – Sprinkler system keeps overnight fire from spreading at shopping plaza
Brampton, ON, Canada – Overnight fire at recycling business limited by sprinkler system
Brampton firefighters were called to a tire recycling business on Bramwin Court for a fire in the early morning hours Wednesday (March 28). As the first firefighters arrived around 4 a.m., they called for a second alarm. However, firefighters say the building’s sprinkler system worked to their advantage and helped contain the flames. … Continue Reading »
Waterloo, ON, Canada – Suspicious early morning fire at restaurant controlled by sprinkler system
The Ontario Fire Marshall has deemed a fire in a Waterloo restaurant suspicious. Firefighters were called to a restaurant on King Street North, south of University Avenue just before dawn Friday morning. Fire officials say a sprinkler was able to mostly keep the fire under control before firefighters arrived at the scene.… Continue Reading »
Blenheim, ON, Canada – Fire at tire store held in check by sprinkler system
There is still no word on how extensive the damage is after a fire broke out at the Canadian Tire store in Blenheim on Thursday morning. According to a spokesperson for the CK fire department, the damage estimate is still under review “due to the complexities of smoke and water damage.” The investigation continues but Chatham-Kent fire officials are confident it was an accident.… Continue Reading »
Thunder Bay, ON, Canada – Sprinkler system extinguishes oil fire at sawmill
St. Catharines, ON, Canada – Fire in loading dock area of retail store contained by sprinkler system
A partial evacuation of the Pen Centre was initiated late Thursday afternoon after a small fire started at the Dollarama store. St. Catharines Fire and Emergency Services Platoon Chief Rob Denhollander said the fire that broke out in the loading area was contained by the store’s sprinkler system. … Continue Reading »
Hamilton, ON, Canada – High rise apartment fire that started in garbage chute limited by sprinkler system
Peterborough, ON, Canada – Sprinkler system activates to help control early morning manufacturing fire
A fire that broke out in the city’s industrial area Friday morning has left three businesses with heavy smoke damage. Firefighters responded to the blaze at 100 Jameson Dr., off Fisher Drive, at about 5 a.m. It happened at Andritz Hydro, which is located in the same complex as FedEx and Measure Max. … Continue Reading »
