Tag Archives: Tennessee

Hotel / Restaurant, Restaurant

Franklin, TN – Sprinkler system activated for fire at restaurant

August 3, 2022 viking210

Franklin Fire Marshal Andy King ruled the fire that significantly damaged the Red Pony restaurant in downtown Franklin Saturday morning was accidental.

The cause is still unknown, … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Hotel / Motel, Hotel / Restaurant

Knoxville, TN – Fire in hotel room extinguished by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

February 8, 2022 viking210

A Crowne Plaza hotel located on West Summit Hill Drive was evacuated early Monday after a small fire on the seventh floor that the sprinkler system extinguished, according to the Knoxville … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Other - School / University, School / University

Fayette County, TN – Sprinkler system activated for fire at juvenile development center

January 5, 2022 viking210

Three sources in Fayette County told WREG that Somerville Volunteer firefighters were called to Wilder after a number of juveniles started a fire at Wilder Youth Development Center.

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Apartment Building, Residential

Nashville, TN – Sprinkler system activated for fire at apartment complex; No injuries reported

October 21, 2021 viking210

More than 100 people were evacuated from their homes after a two-alarm fire at an apartment complex in the Belmont area Monday night.

The fire began around … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Apartment Building, Residential

Nashville, TN – Sprinkler system activated for fire in apartment building; No injuries reported

August 7, 2021 viking210

The Nashville Fire Department responded to a kitchen fire at an apartment in the Fifth and Broadway complex Thursday night.

Crews were dispatched to 5055 Broadway Place. A … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Grocery Store / Super Center, Retail

Collierville, TN – Sprinkler system activated for fire at Target

June 15, 2021 viking210

Target in Collierville is temporarily closed for business after flames blazed inside the store Saturday.

The fire was reported just before 12:00 p.m. at Target on 325 … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Primary / Secondary School, School / University

Sevierville, TN – Sprinkler system activated for fire at primary school; No injuries reported

April 26, 2021 viking210

Sevierville Primary School had to be evacuated briefly Friday afternoon after a small fire caused smoke to fill the area around the school's kitchen.

According to Sevier … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Food Processing, Manufacturing

Kingsport, TN – Fire sprinkler contains fire at food manufacturing facility; No injuries reported

April 19, 2021 viking210

The Kingsport Fire Department responded to a structure fire at a food manufacturing facility on Tri-Cities Crossing.

According to KFD Public Information Officer Barry Brickey, firefighters were … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Apartment Building, Residential

Nashville, TN – Sprinkler system extinguishes apartment kitchen fire; No injuries reported

March 24, 2021 viking210

The Franklin Fire Marshal says a moving box left on a stovetop caused an apartment fire Tuesday morning.

According to a release from the Franklin Fire Department, … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Office Building, Other Business

Franklin, TN – Extension cord fire at office building stopped by fire sprinklers

February 4, 2021 viking210

An automatic fire sprinkler system protected a five-story Cool Springs office building from fire Tuesday morning.

According to Franklin Fire Investigator Lt. Bill Almon, the fire started around 6:30 … Continue Reading ››… Continue Reading »

Reporting on lives and property saved by fire sprinklers