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Campbell, CA – Sprinkler system activated for fire at commercial garage

On Monday, Oct. 6, at 7:02am, Santa Clara County 9-1-1 Communications received a citizen report of smoke coming from the bottom of a commercial roll-up garage door at a building on the 1330 block of Dell Avenue in Campbell.

Firefighters along with the Campbell Police Department arrived quickly and confirmed all occupants were out of the building and made entry into a classic vehicle repair garage. Crews worked to locate the fire with zero visibility because of smoke conditions and extinguished the fire while keeping it to the unit of origin.

The fire was deemed under control by 7:40am. The cause is under investigation.

A SCCFD spokesperson said successful activation of the building sprinkler system prevented further damage to neighboring businesses.

The spokesperson added that fire suppression systems are a critical safety element in commercial buildings, allowing firefighters to work safely and efficiently while helping minimize the spread of the fire.

Storage / Warehouse, Warehouse

Knoxville, TN – Sprinkler system controls fire at mattress factory

This morning, a triggered fire alarm called the Knoxville Fire Department to Brothers Bedding on North Broadway. The firefighters, arriving at the scene around 4:40 AM, encountered more than blaring sirens. A social media post shared by the Knoxville Fire Department revealed that crews discovered a sprinkler system actively dousing a small fire upon entry.

Located on the second floor near a window, the brief fire had started to leave its mark on the establishment. Found near a window on the second floor, the sprinkler system had managed to keep the fire at bay until firefighters arrived. With the fire extinguished, authorities reported only moderate damage to the store, a testament to the swift response of emergency services and the efficacy of the sprinkler system already in place.

The effectiveness of the sprinkler system in this incident highlights the critical role such systems play in fire safety. According to the official post by KFD, the sprinklers successfully activated and helped control the fire before it could escalate, preventing what could have been a more severe situation.

Grocery Store / Super Center, Retail

Altoona, IA – Sprinkler system activated for arson related fire at Walmart; No injuries reported

Fire officials are investigating a fire at the Altoona Walmart store on Thursday night as suspicious, and court records show an arrest has been made in the case.

The Altoona Fire Department said it was dispatched to the Walmart at 3501 8th Street SW on a commercial fire around 9:08 p.m. When they arrived at the store, crews saw dense smoke and fire near the interior rear of the store, and the sprinkler system was on.

Firefighters were able to put out the fire quickly and make sure shoppers and staff at the store were evacuated. The AFD said the fire was contained to a localized area in the store, thanks to the sprinkler system.

Online court documents show Jack Cedeno, 41, has been charged with first-degree arson in the case. He was booked into the Polk County Jail at 12:06 a.m. Friday.

The criminal complaint states Cedeno started several fires inside the Walmart and witnesses saw him in the area of the fires. Cedeno allegedly told officers that “voices told him to start a fire in the bathroom.”

No injuries were reported from the incident.

Fire crews from Ankeny, Bondurant, Des Moines, Pleasant Hill, and Urbandale assisted the Altoona Fire Department.

Department Store, Retail

Albuquerque, NM – Sprinkler system activated for arson fire at department store; No injuries reported

Albuquerque Fire Rescue investigators are working with Albuquerque Police and Burlington loss prevention staff to identify a person of interest who may have set a fire at the department store located in Cottonwood Commons in northwest Albuquerque on Wednesday night.

AFR said firefighters found a small fire involving clothes and cleaning supplies inside a janitor’s closet in the back of the store around 8:35 p.m. An automatic sprinkler in the janitor’s closet went off, and firefighters extinguished the remaining fire with water cans.

Store employees and customers were evacuated, and no injuries were reported. AFR said damage was contained to the janitor’s closet, and a minor amount of smoke spread throughout the store.

AFR said there were reports that the fire was set intentionally, and the cause has not been determined at this time.

Other - Residential, Residential

Kelowna, BC, Canada – Sprinkler system activated for balcony fire; No injuries reported

At approximately 11:55 pm Tuesday, the Kelowna Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 1700 block of Gordon Drive. Initial arriving crews had audible alarms going off with people outside. Crews made entry to one of the units and found medium smoke conditions, the fire was contained to a single unit with the sprinkler system activated. Fire was extinguished quickly by initial arriving crew, but some water damage occurred to the single unit. The origin of the fire was on the back patio/balcony and unknown cause. There were no injuries to the resident or KFD personnel.

KFD responded with 3 Engine companies, Rescue truck, Ladder Truck and Command vehicle, for a total of 17 personnel.

Other Business, Place of Worship

Burlington, NC – Fire at church extinguished by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

A sprinkler system helped to stop the spread of a fire at a church, according to the Burlington Fire Department.

Firefighters said they responded to St. Mark’s Church on St. Mark’s Church Road, just before 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday in response to a fire alarm.

While on the way to the church, fire units were advised that smoke was coming from vents inside the building. The fire department then upgraded to a structure fire response. Firefighters arrived in just over four minutes from the time of dispatch.

Crews said they then began investigating where the smoke was coming from and worked to evacuate the people inside the church. Firefighters located smoke on the second floor of the building and found the fire began in the kitchen area on that floor.

A sprinkler head had activated and extinguished the fire. The sprinkler system that activated greatly limited the spread and damage of the fire.

Firefighters ensured there was no fire extension and inspected the building for any further damage.

There were no injuries to firefighters or church occupants.

The Burlington Fire Department was assisted by the Gibsonville Fire Department and the Burlington Police Department.

Primary / Secondary School, School / University

Kansas City, MO – Sprinkler system extinguished arson fire at high school; No injuries reported

Two Lawrence High School students were arrested earlier this week for their alleged role in a fire Monday morning in the girls’ locker room at the school.

On Tuesday, Lawrence School District Superintendent Dr. Jeanice Kerr Swift and Lawrence High School Principal Dr. Quentin Rials notified the high school community of the incident.

According to their letter, firefighters responded around 11:15 a.m. Monday on a report of smoke coming from the girls’ locker room.

Firefighters arrived and discovered the sprinkler system had already extinguished the fire. Investigators traced the origin of the fire back to a paper towel dispenser that extended to a combustible trash bin below.

Two students were arrested.

“While we cannot share details about individual students’ involvement, we want our community to know that both law enforcement and the district take these matters very seriously, and in addition to the appropriate criminal processes, we will be implementing disciplinary consequences in line with our policies,” the district said in the communication to families.

No injuries were reported.

The district also addressed community concern over the timeliness of information to families during Monday’s incident.

Apartment Building, Residential

Meridian, ID – Sprinkler system activated for cooking fire at two-story apartment complex

A fire erupted at a two-story apartment complex in Meridian when residents left oil heating on the stove unattended while checking on their children outside. All residents evacuated safely and called 911.

A single sprinkler head activated, keeping the fire under control until fire units arrived. Meridian Fire Department reminds us to make sure sprinkler systems are working to prevent fires from spreading, saving property, and saving lives.

Residential, Residential High Rise

Los Angeles, CA – Sprinkler system keeps e-bike fire in check at downtown high-rise building

A woman was injured on Sunday when she jumped from the third floor of a downtown Los Angeles high-rise to get away from an e-bike fire, authorities said. 

Los Angeles Fire Department crews were sent to the Rosslyn Lofts, located in the 400 block of S. Main Street, shortly after 9:45 a.m. upon learning of the blaze, said a news release from department officials.

Firefighters were able to quickly control the flames, which were extinguished in about 20 minutes. They said that the building’s sprinkler system was able to keep them largely in check until they were contained by first-arriving crews.

“A 68-year-old female resident … reportedly jumped from a third-floor fire escape prior to LAFD arrival, sustaining a severe leg injury and minor facial trauma,” the release said. She was taken to a nearby hospital in fair condition and is expected to be okay, firefighters said.

No other injuries were reported.

“The cause of the fire was deemed to be electrical in nature,” the release said.

Manufacturing, Other - Manufacturing

Chesterfield County, VA – Sprinkler system helps contain electrical fire at aluminum facility; No injuries reported

A sprinkler system helped to contain an electrical fire in the ceiling of Kaiser Aluminum in Chesterfield County on Saturday morning.

Shortly after 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 27, crews with Chesterfield Fire and EMS responded to a call for a structure fire at Kaiser Aluminum in the 1900 block of Reymet Road, near Interstate 95 and Route 288.

According to fire officials, firefighters found an electrical fire in the ceiling mostly extinguished by the sprinkler system.

Firefighters reportedly remained on scene for several hours putting out hot spots.

No injuries were reported in connection with this incident.