Tag Archives: South Carolina

Hilton Head Island, SC – Fire sprinkler system contains fire to dishwasher at local resort; No injuries reported

July 29, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

A dishwasher was the source of a fire that started Saturday night in a villa unit at Hilton Head Resort, according to Hilton Head Island Rescue spokeswoman Joheida Fister.

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Retail, Shopping Mall

Surfside Beach, SC – Strip mall fire brought under control by fire sprinkler system; No injuries reported

July 16, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

Emergency crews responded to a fire Monday morning at a strip mall in Surfside Beach.

A call came out for a fire at 1610 South Highway 17 Business at … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Grocery Store / Super Center, Retail

Columbia, SC – Overnight arson fire at Walmart held in check by sprinkler system

April 23, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

Blog Editor Note: Fire sprinkler system SAVED the store and minimized fire damage. Store re-opened three days later, allowing employees to return to work.

Media Report: Two … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Apartment Building, Residential

Florence, SC – Sprinkler system kept stove fire in check until fire crews arrived

April 3, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

One Florence apartment suffered slight fire and some water damage while 23 others in the same building escaped damage Sunday afternoon.

Howe Springs firefighters responded shortly after 1:30 … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Government/Military, Prison / Jail

Lancaster, SC – Fire in dust collection system in prison wood shop is put out by sprinkler system

February 24, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

A fire broke out in the Kershaw Correctional Institution woodworking shop Tuesday afternoon. Lancaster County Fire Marshal Russell Rogers said the fire started in the dust-collection system in the woodworking shop, … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Apartment Building, Residential

Charleston, SC – Sprinkler system activated for porch fire at apartment complex

February 21, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

Port Royal fire crews respond to a porch fire at a Lowcountry apartment on Friday morning.

Firefighters with the City of Beaufort-Town of Port Royal Fire Department and … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Apartment Building, Residential

Johns Island, SC – Apartment kitchen fire contained by single sprinkler

February 18, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

Charleston's Fire Marshal Division responded to a report about a fire in an apartment building on Reva Ridge Drive in Johns Island around 3 p.m. Thursday. Firefighters arrived in less than five … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Apartment Building, Residential

Spartanburg, SC – Sprinkler system extinguishes apartment kitchen fire; No injuries reported

January 29, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

Three families were displaced after an apartment fire Friday evening off Powell Mill Road.

Una Fire Chief Jeff Hadden said his department responded to a kitchen fire at … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Apartment Building, Residential

Mauldin, SC – Fire at apartment complex held in check by sprinkler system until fire department arrives

January 10, 2019 viking210 Leave a comment

On Sunday the Mauldin Fire Department responded to a fire at an apartment complex on Butler Road. Chief Bill Stewart said on Sunday afternoon the department received a call for a fire … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Grocery Store / Super Center, Retail

Anderson, SC – Walmart arson fire contained by sprinkler system

October 21, 2018 viking210 Leave a comment

A stuffed animal was set on fire, presumably as a distraction so someone could steal a robotic vacuum, said Anderson Police Chief Jim Stewart.

Three days after what authorities believe … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Sprinkler Saves

Tag Archives: South Carolina

Hilton Head Island, SC – Fire sprinkler system contains fire to dishwasher at local resort; No injuries reported

Surfside Beach, SC – Strip mall fire brought under control by fire sprinkler system; No injuries reported

Columbia, SC – Overnight arson fire at Walmart held in check by sprinkler system

Florence, SC – Sprinkler system kept stove fire in check until fire crews arrived

Lancaster, SC – Fire in dust collection system in prison wood shop is put out by sprinkler system

Charleston, SC – Sprinkler system activated for porch fire at apartment complex

Johns Island, SC – Apartment kitchen fire contained by single sprinkler

Spartanburg, SC – Sprinkler system extinguishes apartment kitchen fire; No injuries reported

Mauldin, SC – Fire at apartment complex held in check by sprinkler system until fire department arrives

Anderson, SC – Walmart arson fire contained by sprinkler system

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