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Port Alberni, BC, Canada – Sprinklers limit spread of fire that started outside elementary school
Ellensburg, WA – Business owner thankful that sprinklers helped stop fire at wood products company
“The sprinkler system activated and was keeping the fire under control,” he said.
No one was in the building at the time.
When he arrived on scene at about midnight, much of the fire was already out, he said.
The fire was in the back of the business’ finish department, which has a three-hour firewall.
Firefighters extinguished the fire and spent a few hours helping with water removal.
He hopes his 18 employees can return to work within the next 48 hours.