Hotel / Motel, Hotel / Restaurant Aiken, SC – Fire at historic Hotel Aiken extinguished by sprinkler system November 28, 2014 viking210 The Aiken Department of Public Safety responded to Hotel Aiken on Richland Avenue at about 4:50 a.m. Sunday after a fire alarm was activated by the business’ sprinkler system, according to the report. No smoke or fire was visible upon arrival. The fire occurred in a room on the third floor and was extinguished by the sprinkler system, according to Public Safety Lt. Jake Mahoney. The fire was started by a candle left burning on a shelf near some towels, according to the report. No injuries were reported
