Tag Archives: Washington

Primary / Secondary School, School / University

Sprinkler system puts out fire at high school (Fife, WA)

February 11, 2013 viking210

Crews were called to the scene of a reported fire at Fife High School, according to Tacoma Fire. The fire appears to have been put out by the school’s sprinkler system, Fire officials said. The fire started in a wood lathe machine in the shop facility and was quickly contained, according to Tacoma Fire. No one was injured.

Manufacturing, Manufacturing Plant

Sprinklers extinguish fire at fiberglass manufacturing plant (Wapato, WA)

October 17, 2012 viking210

A building sprinkler system quickly extinguished a fire at a fiberglass component manufacturing plant. The fire began in a room where fiberglass and resin are sprayed into molds. The cause of the fire is believed to have been spontaneous combustion from a buildup of fiberglass and resin in a spray booth.

Apartment Building, Residential

Sprinkler system extinguishes apartment fire (Vancouver, WA)

October 3, 2012 viking210

A family built a fire Tuesday night but the flames got too big and broke the apartment’s glass fire screen. Sprinklers doused the flames by the time firefighters arrived. Crews helped the family turn off the fire alarm and sprinklers.

Other Business, Recycling / Waste Facility

Sprinkler system aids firefighters at disposal and recycling facility fire (Spokane Valley, WA)

September 24, 2012 viking210

Fire crews responded to a fire in a large garbage pile outside a disposal and recycling facility. The sprinklers went off in the building, which authorities said likely saved the building.

Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential

Laundry room fire at senior living center controlled by sprinkler system (Lynnwood, WA)

August 31, 2012 viking210

A fire in a clothes dryer at a senior living center north of Lynnwood on Wednesday caused minimal damage thanks to a sprinkler that kept flames in check until firefighters arrived, officials said. “A fire like this at a time of the morning when most residents are sleeping could have resulted in tragedy, but one sprinkler head was able to keep the fire contained to the clothes dryer,” District 1 spokeswoman Leslie Hynes said. “This is an excellent example of how sprinklers can react quickly to save lives and reduce property damage.”

Hotel / Motel, Hotel / Restaurant

Fire extinguished by sprinkler system at long-term hotel (Vancouver, WA)

August 27, 2012 viking210

Capt. Dave James with the Vancouver Fire Department said the sprinkler system was able to contain the fire until the fire department got there. This is the second fire put out by a sprinkler system in the past week. Residents were safely evacuated.

Other Business, Place of Worship

Sprinkler system extinguishes church fire set by arsonist (Bellingham, WA)

August 21, 2012 viking210

Local and federal authorities are investigating arson at a Bellingham church. Firefighters found two set fires in the church. A small fire in a hallway was put out by a fire extinguisher. The church’s sprinkler system extinguished a larger fire in the sanctuary.

Apartment Building, Residential

Fire sprinklers prove effectiveness in apartment complex fire (Vancouver, WA)

August 21, 2012 viking210

Firefighters say a sprinkler system saved an apartment complex from what could have been an overnight fire.
They arrived and found a plastic box and a cardboard box were left on a stove with a lit burner, said Kevin Stromberg, spokesman for the Vancouver Fire Department. The boxes caught fire and activated the sprinkler system. The residents were not home at the time.  The fire could have easily affected multiple families, especially early in the morning, he said.

Primary / Secondary School, School / University

Elementary school kitchen fire contained by sprinkler system (Walla Walla, WA)

August 20, 2012 viking210

City of Walla Walla fire fighters, with the assistance of Fire District 4 and College Place Fire Department, responded to a fire in the kitchen and cafeteria area at Blue Ridge Elementary School in Walla Walla.  The school’s fire sprinkler system activated to help contain the fire.  There were no injuries as a result of the fire.

Residential, Townhouse / Condominium

Townhouse arson attempt prevented by sprinkler system (Seattle, WA)

July 23, 2012 viking210

Investigators came to believe someone broke a window of a townhouse there and tossed an “incendiary device” inside, a police spokesman said in a statement. The device kindled a small fire, which was extinguished by the home’s sprinkler system.  A man and a woman inside the home at the time of the attack were not injured, the spokesman continued. Police do not believe it was a random attack.