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Apartment Building, Residential

Peoria, IL – Sprinkler system prevents fire from spreading at apartment complex; No injuries reported

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The Peoria Fire Department said “multiple” people have been displaced after a trash fire in a hallway at New Hope Apartments in Downtown Peoria.

The fire department was called about 6:35 p.m. where a fire was on the fifth floor of the building at 301 NE Jefferson.

All residents were safely evacuated, and there were no injuries, said Battalion Chief Josh Maroney.

The chief also said the building’s sprinkler system prevented the fire from spreading. The water damage, however, caused “multiple” residents to be displaced.

According to the chief, restoration work is underway, and residents will be able to return to their homes when repairs are done.

This is the second time in recent weeks that firefighters were called to put out a fire at New Hope. Investigators determined the fire that happened about 12:30 a.m. on Oct. 20 was intentionally set and caused an estimated $200,000.

Total damage of Tuesday evening’s fire is estimated at $60,000.

Retail, Shopping Mall

Chesapeake, VA – Sprinkler system activated for small fire inside mall; No injuries reported

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A small fire inside Greenbrier Mall prompted a full evacuation Tuesday afternoon, after multiple 911 callers reported flames inside a second-floor retail store.

Chesapeake Fire Department units were dispatched at 12:56 p.m. for an initial commercial fire alarm. The call was quickly upgraded to a commercial structure fire when dispatchers received additional reports of an active blaze inside the mall.

Firefighters from Engine 14 arrived to find a small fire burning inside Rootz, a retail store on the mall’s upper level. According to officials, the store’s automatic sprinkler system activated and successfully controlled the fire before firefighters reached the scene.

The mall was immediately evacuated, and power was shut off to the impacted areas as crews worked to ensure the flames were fully out. No injuries were reported.

The affected store sustained minor smoke and water damage, while several areas on the first floor, directly below the fire, also experienced water damage from the sprinklers. Light smoke spread into the main body of the mall, prompting ongoing ventilation efforts. Norfolk Fire & Rescue assisted with its LUF60, a high-capacity ventilation fan designed for large buildings.

Greenbrier Mall will remain closed for the rest of Tuesday, though its anchor stores are allowed to stay open. Mall officials expect to resume normal operating hours on Wednesday morning, pending any updates that will be shared on the mall’s website and social media channels.

Investigators determined the fire was accidental.

Apartment Building, Residential

Silver Spring, MD – Sprinkler system activated for fire at apartment complex

A Monday night fire at the Turnberry Court Apartments in Leisure World was quickly contained thanks to the building’s sprinkler system, according to MCFRS chief spokesperson Pete Piringer.

The incident was initially dispatched around 9pm to the multi-story residential building on South Leisure World Boulevard. Upon arrival, firefighters located a fire on the second floor of the eight-story complex. Piringer reported at 10:42pm that the blaze had been contained by the residential sprinkler system, preventing it from spreading beyond the immediate area.

No injuries were reported at that time, though six adult residents from three apartments were displaced due to water damage created during the suppression effort. An update provided by Piringer at 11:38 p.m. revealed that the origin and cause of the fire was determined to be accidental, stemming from an unknown malfunction or failure of a cordless rechargeable vacuum.

One adult resident sustained minor burns while throwing a fire blanket over the flames and assisting in evacuating an elderly mother. Estimated damage from the incident is placed at $110,000, and a total of six people remain displaced across the three affected units.

Primary / Secondary School, School / University

Bend, OR – Sprinkler system activated for lithium ion battery fire at elementary school

A fire at Miller Elementary School in Bend on Sunday night caused significant damage to a custodial workshop but was contained by the school’s sprinkler system. Monday’s classes were canceled for a cleanup, and word came later that Tuesday classes also are canceled for that work.

Bend Fire & Rescue crews responded to the school around 9 p.m. after reports of a fire near the gymnasium. Firefighters found the sprinkler system already activated in the custodian’s workshop area, which helped stop the flames from spreading beyond the room, Deputy Fire Marshal Dan Derlacki said.

Investigators determined the fire started in a cabinet where a lithium battery had been stored. The blaze caused severe damage to the workshop.

Firefighters remained on scene for about an hour to clear smoke and water from the area. The principal of Miller Elementary and Bend-La Pine Schools staff assisted crews in damage control efforts.

Principal Jennifer Johnson said in an email to families Monday morning that “water on the gym floor and the custodial office is being cleaned up, and the custodial office sustained damage that will make it inoperable today.”

As a result, she said, school was canceled Monday “to continue clean-up and assess any further damage. Crews are working to ventilate the building using fans and blowers to reduce the odor.”

Johnson added, “Thank you for your understanding and patience.”

Later Monday, Bend-La Pine Schools spokesman Scott Maben told KTVZ News that families had just been informed the closure would last a second day, “as we complete the cleanup and air quality testing.”

The National Fire Protection Association reminds the public to store lithium batteries at room temperature and away from flammable materials, use only batteries and chargers designed for each specific device, and they warn the public not to keep charging the device or device battery after it is fully charged.

Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential

Rockland, MA – Nursing home fire held in check by sprinkler system

All 102 residents of a nursing home and rehabilitation facility in Rockland, Massachusetts, will be evacuated after a Saturday afternoon fire.

Rockland Fire Chief Scott Duffey said the Webster Park Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at 56 Webster St. will need to be closed for some time because of smoke and water damage.

Duffey said the fire was reported at 4 p.m. The complete evacuation of the building took about 40 minutes.

The first firefighters to arrive found the flames were being held in check by the automatic sprinkler system. Still, heavy smoke affected the third floor of the structure.

More than 20 people who were on the third floor were carried downstairs as part of the evacuation.

In addition to the Rockland Fire Department, the Brockton and Hanover Fire Departments confirmed they are providing resources to help with the situation. The firefighter union in Whitman also said it was assisting.

A rehab unit from the Department of Fire Services was also sent to support the firefighters.

Duffey said teams of ambulances were called in to assist with the evacuation and relocation of the residents.

Apartment Building, Residential

Myrtle Beach, SC – Kitchen fire extinguished by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

This incident is under control.
A small fire in the kitchen was extinguished by a sprinkler system.
The one involved unit sustained smoke and water damage.
There are no reported injuries.
Apartment Building, Residential

Moscow, ID – Sprinkler system activated for lithium-ion battery fire at apartment complex

Fire crews responded to a second-floor apartment fire on North Main Street Monday night, where a lithium battery malfunction is now being identified as the cause, according to the Moscow Fire Department.

Firefighters were dispatched at 9:44 p.m. on November 24 to 436 North Main Street after reports of smoke and an activated sprinkler system inside an upstairs unit. The first engine arrived in under four minutes.

Although no smoke was visible from outside, crews found moderate smoke conditions throughout the apartment. Firefighters shut down the sprinkler system, cleared smoke from the building, and removed water affecting both the second-floor apartments and the commercial space below.

No one was home in the affected apartment at the time of the fire. According to the department, working smoke alarms alerted neighbors, and the building’s fire sprinkler system significantly reduced the extent of the damage.

An investigation determined the fire was caused by the thermal runaway of a portable lithium battery device.

Hotel / Motel, Hotel / Restaurant

Albuquerque, NM – Sprinkler system activated for fire at Crowne Plaza Hotel

On November 24th at approximately 7:05 p.m., Albuquerque Fire Rescue units were dispatched to the Crowne Plaza Hotel at 1901 University Blvd NE for reports of a possible structure fire. AFR Engine 13 arrived first and reported a high-rise hotel with no visible fire showing from the exterior. Engine 13 established command and advised that smoke was present in the hallway, declaring a working fire. Crews later confirmed moderate smoke conditions on the second floor.

Prior to AFR’s arrival, the building’s fire alarm system activated, and a single fire sprinkler head had already discharged. Fire crews brought the incident under control within 18 minutes. Fire damage was contained primarily to one hotel room, though the second floor was evacuated for the evening due to water damage.

One civilian was treated on scene for smoke inhalation and did not require transport. No firefighters were reportedly injured.

Two occupants from the affected room were relocated to another room within the hotel with assistance from management.

AFR Fire Investigators remained on scene to determine the fire’s cause and origin. However, the cause has not yet been determined.

Hotel / Restaurant, Restaurant

Cobb County, GA – Kitchen fire at restaurant contained by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

The Cobb County Fire Department responded to a small fire in the kitchen of Superica at The Battery Atlanta in the 400 block of Legends Place on Sunday night.

What we know:

According to the fire department, the fire triggered the sprinkler system, which prevented it from spreading outside the kitchen area.

Fire crews finished extinguishing the fire and checked to make sure it had not spread.

What they’re saying:

Superica Battery will be temporarily closed due to the fire, according to a spokesperson for the restaurant.

They also said they are “thankful for the swift action of first responders and relieved no guests or team members were harmed.”

They said the restaurant “will reopen and welcome back guests after a little refresh.”

At this time, it is not know exactly when that will take place.

There are several Superica restaurants in the metro Atlanta area. They are known for their multiple Tex-Mex dishes, lunch specials and holiday celebrations.

Apartment Building, Residential

Richmond Heights, MO – Sprinkler system activated for single unit apartment fire

People in a Richmond Heights apartment complex were displaced Sunday following a small fire in a single unit.

The fire happened around 2:30 p.m. at The Arrive Brentwood complex, located along Eager Road just south of Interstate 64.

According to Richmond Heights Fire Department spokesman, the sprinkler system was activated in the building and firefighters quickly extinguished the small fire.

There was some smoke and water damage to approximately 30 units. The people in those units had to find housing with friends or go to hotels.

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