The person is expected to be okay, they only had minor injuries.
Puget Sound Fire says the fire started Tuesday morning in a first-floor unit. Two sprinklers went off and helped crews extinguish it.
The cause of the fire is now under investigation.
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Springfield, MO – Fire at university extinguished by sprinkler system
According to a Missouri State University blog post, the fire was small enough to be extinguished by the building’s sprinkler system, limiting the extent of the damage. Fortunately for the school, the sprinklers only activated in the area that the fire was located, saving thousands of dollars in electronics such as computers and projectors.
The fire reportedly was sparked by a fan coil motor that burned up in the ceiling of the building — the same reason for the fire in Carrington Hall on May 23.
A university spokesperson told The Standard that the university is assessing the damage to the area of the fire and whether it will impact classes for the fall semester, but that it did not impact the ongoing Asbestos abatement.
According to the blog post, Missouri State is working with FM Global, the school’s insurance company, on filing a claim for the fire.
Mount Pleasant, SC – Sprinkler system activated for fire at apartment building
Crews in Mount Pleasant are responding to a reported fire Sunday.
Firefighters are at the Bridgeside Apartments at Patriots Point this morning, according to the Mount Pleasant Fire Department.
The department said crews were working a fire on the fifth floor. People were asked to avoid the area while emergency personnel respond to the situation.
“The building’s sprinkler system held the fire at bay, giving crews time to search for victims and stretch hose lines to fully extinguish the flames,” department officials said. “Our Fire Marshal Division is currently investigating the cause of the fire. Crews were also able to restore the sprinkler system before clearing the scene.”
Fort Collins, CO – Sprinkler system extinguishes apartment fire; No injuries reported
Poudre Fire Authority (PFA) responded to a second alarm call just before 3 p.m. in the 5000 block of Fossil Blvd. Upon arrival, crews found that a fire in a fourth-floor unit had already been extinguished by the building’s automatic fire sprinkler system.
As a precaution, the building had been evacuated. Firefighters conducted a thorough search to ensure there were no remaining hot spots or individuals in need of assistance. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.
New Orleans, LA – Sprinkler system activated for kitchen fire in high-rise apartment; No injuries reported
Fire crews responded around 12:34 a.m. to a 14-story residential building at 837 Gravier Street, where a kitchen fire broke out on the 7th floor.
Officials said the fire started after food was left on the stove and ignited. The building’s automatic sprinkler system kicked in quickly, keeping the fire from spreading beyond the apartment where it started. However, while the system stopped the fire from spreading, it caused significant water damage to multiple floors.
As a precaution, 135 residents were evacuated while fire crews secured the building and worked to prevent further damage.
NOFD said no injuries were reported.
The building has since been turned over to property management and restoration teams, a release said. Officials confirmed the fire was caused by unattended cooking and issued a reminder that kitchen fires remain one of the leading causes of residential fires, NOFD said.
Salina, KS – Sprinkler system contains hotel fire; No injuries reported
Upon arrival, fire crews encountered an active fire that appeared to be coming from the exterior of a HVAC unit with fire extending into the adjacent storage room. The building’s sprinkler system had activated, containing the fire to the room of origin. Firefighters initiated suppression operations, extinguishing the remaining flames. The fire was brought under control and extinguished within 10 minutes of arrival of the first due engine company.
During the incident, all guests and hotel staff were safely evacuated from the building and there were no reported injuries.
Preliminary investigation suggests that the fire originated due to a faulty HVAC unit.
In addition to the Salina Fire Department, the Salina Police Department responded and provided assistance with evacuation, crowd management, and traffic control.
Bloomingdale, GA – Electrical fire in commercial building extinguished by sprinkler system; No injuries reported
An electrical fire happened in a commercial building in Bloomingdale Wednesday night.
The Savannah Fire Department was dispatched to the fire on Four Lakes Parkway near Old River Road just after 11 p.m.
The sprinkler system in the building was set off and put out the fire.
There are no injuries.
Minot, ND – Hotel fire extinguished by sprinkler system; No injuries reported
A hotel’s sprinkler system in Minot put out a fire.
The Minot fire department responded to the Baymont Hotel in the southwest part of town Monday afternoon.
A fire started in a storage room. The building’s sprinkler system put out the flames, and there were no injuries.
Due to the damage from the fire, guests were asked to collect their personal belongings with the help of crews.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and the hotel is closed until necessary repairs and inspections can be made.
North Haven, CT – Dryer fire at animal hospital contained by sprinkler system
A fire broke out at Central Animal Hospital on Sunday night.
Crews responded to Devine Street around 9:15 p.m. for the report of a dryer fire and heavy smoke at the animal hospital.
The animal hospital says the fire was quickly contained thanks to their sprinkler system and the efforts of the North Haven Fire Department.
They say the damage from the fire was minimal. No patients were ever near the fire.
During the evacuation, an incoming ER patient arrived in cardiac tamponade.
“Without hesitation, our medical staff set up a makeshift treatment area and performed life-saving measures, ultimately stabilizing the patient under extreme conditions,” the hospital said.
Thankfully, damage to the hospital was limited to a small section. The hospital remains open.
No further information was released.
Rocky River, OH – Sprinkler system activated for fire at AMC theater
Rocky River Fire Chief Aaron Lenart said the fire activated the automatic sprinkler system, extinguishing the bulk of the fire.
Fairview Park Fire assisted Rocky River Fire with the response.
Lenart did not have an estimate of the damages.
“The sprinkler system most definitely controlled and saved the rest of the building from a devastating fire,” Lenart said.
19 News is working to confirm details on any injuries and the precise time of the fire.
The fire remains under investigation.