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Amherst, MA – Fire at Eric Carle Museum is extinguished by sprinkler system; Damage contained to water heater closet
Philadelphia, PA – Sprinkler system activates to help contain fire at iconic welcome center in Fairmount Park
The welcome center was already set to be closed in April for extensive renovations.
The hope is to get it back up and running as soon as possible.
“We have a big weekend coming up with the Temple-Notre Dame football game,” said Cuorato. “We are anxious and hopeful to get it back and running by then.”
The fire marshal is working to determine what caused the blaze.
Athens, GA – Sprinkler system contains arson fire in apartment following domestic dispute
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West Hazleton, PA – Sprinklers assist firefighters in extinguishing fire at manufacturing plant; No injuries
No injuries were reported. Employees were at work when the fire broke out and evacuated, he said.
Firefighters from Hazleton, Valley Regional, Freeland, McAdoo, Hazle Township and Mahanoy City responded, as did utility companies PPL and UGI. American Patient Transport Systems Inc. also responded, as did fire police to direct traffic.
Waterloo, IA – Fire at Ramada Hotel contained to housekeeping closet by sprinkler system
The fire gutted the double-stall detached garage. No vehicles were inside, but heat damaged a Chevrolet Corvette parked next to it. The garage was a total loss, and the cause is under investigation. The garage was fitted with a wood burning stove, Freshwater said.
Teays Valley, WV – Overnight fire at Home Depot controlled by sprinkler system
Hixson, TN – Fire at Kmart store contained to printing room by sprinkler system
Summerside, PE, Canada – Fire at elementary school extinguished by sprinkler system; Classes resume next day
North Adams, MA – Cooking fire in 7th floor apartment quickly put out by sprinkler system
“There is a chance the power will not be restored by the evening so I have reserved a block of rooms at the Holiday Inn for anybody needing accommodations,” she said. “I will update the board when a further assessment of the damage is concluded.
“The important thing is nobody was injured.”
Police and North Adams Ambulance Service also responded; Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts Police assisted with traffic control as Ashland Street was restricted to one lane.
The incident is under investigation.