Tag Archives: Texas
Austin, TX – Fire in trash chute of high rise apartment building contained by sprinkler system
Houston, TX – Fire below concourse level of Toyota Center arena put out by sprinkler system
Cleburne, TX – Paint booth fire at lighting manufacturer extinguished with help from sprinkler system
Harris County, TX – (no media coverage) Apartment balcony fire contained by sprinkler system; Assists firefighters with extinguishing blaze
*** FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTED – No Media Coverage *** On Sunday, March 18 at approximately 8:17 am, HCFMO was requested by Cy-Fair Fire Department to assist with an apartment fire. Upon arrival, investigators noted the fire was contained to an exterior balcony because of the activation of one sprinkler head. The total loss due to fire and water damage was $5,300, with pre-incident value at $510,000.
Cleburne, TX – Fire in apartment at historic building contained to room of origin by sprinkler system
“Sprinkler systems are one of the most effective fire fighting processes available, which is why all businesses and even homes should have them.”
Firefighters responded to an industrial oven fire at 12:38 a.m. Saturday in the 200 block of West Industrial Boulevard to find heavy smoke emitting from the roof level of the plant.
Excess materials within the system caused the plant’s industrial ovens to catch fire. Workers on scene extinguished some but not all the fire having to quit because of heavy smoke. Cleburne firefighters completed the task and remained on scene until the ovens cooled sufficiently.
Firefighters responded to reports of a possible house fire at 8:05 p.m. March 2 in the 1700 block of Shawnee Drive.
Homeowners told firefighters they left a pot of chicken unattended on the stove. They turned the stove off and removed the chicken but the incident filled the home with smoke.
Firefighters checked but found no signs of heat or fire in the house. They set fans to clear the house of smoke and made note that the pot contained a burned chicken.
McKinney, TX – Sprinkler activation stops apartment kitchen fire
Ways to prevent a kitchen fire:
– Never leave cooking food unattended.
– Use a timer so you’ll remember the stove or oven is on.
– Always check the kitchen before leaving the home or going to bed.
– Enforce a ‘kid-free zone” at least three feet from the stove.
– Install a smoke alarm near your kitchen and near sleeping areas.
“Keep your cooking areas clean of grease and clear of flammable clutter like pot holders or food packaging,” said Mike Smith, McKinney Fire Marshal. “A few steps can save you a serious injuries or damage.”
Atascocita, TX – (No Media Coverage) Apartment fire extinguished by single sprinkler
*** FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTED – No Media Coverage ***
On March 6, HCFMO investigators were requested by Atascociata Fire Department to assist with an apartment fire. Investigators determined a resident tried to move a burning pot of grease outside. When the resident moved the burning pot through the living room, one sprinkler head activated, putting the fire out. Damages: $4,000; Pre-incident value: $20,008,000.
Boerne, TX – (No Media Coverage) Utility room fire at long term care facility contained by single sprinkler head
**NO MEDIA COVERAGE – Fire Department Reported ** On 3/2 at approximately 8 am a fire occurred at a long term care facility. The fire was located in the utility room and was due to a gas fired water heater malfunction. One sprinkler head activated and contained the fire to the utility room. Fire loss was under $2500. Appraised property value is $2.1 million.
Humble, TX – (No Media Coverage) Apartment kitchen fire extinguished by single sprinkler
**NO MEDIA COVERAGE – Fire Department Reported ** On Sunday February 25, 2018 investigators reported a sprinkler save at 4475 Wilson RD APT #7306. The tenant was heating up grease to fry food on the electric stove top when the fire occurred. The apartment suffered fire damage to the microwave and kitchen cabinet of each side of it. A single sprinkler head activated and extinguished the fire prior to fire department arrival.
Total Property Damage from Fire/Sprinkler Activation: $7,000
Total Property Value: $306,000