Other / Not Specified, Other Business Art building fire eliminated by sprinkler system (Easthampton, MA) August 6, 2014 viking210 A fire broke out in the third story of an arts and industry building which housed artwork. The building was equipped with fire sprinklers, which activated and helped halt the flames. According to investigators, the cause is still under investigation, but they believe that oil soaked paper towels combusted and started the fire. There were no injuries reported.
Apartment Building, Residential Sprinklers make the difference in apartment fire (St. Paul, MN) August 3, 2014 viking210 Fire crews responded to a fire at an apartment building early Friday afternoon. However, the flames were already put out by the complex’s fire sprinkler system. The cause of the fire was boxes that accidentally caught fire on the stove top; no injuries were reported.
Apartment Building, Residential Damage minimized at apartment thanks to fire sprinkler system (Charleston, SC) August 2, 2014 viking210 A single fire sprinkler halted a fire which began in the kitchen of an apartment unit on Friday afternoon. The fire, which was accidental, began on the stove when a knob was was left in the “on” position. Firefighters report that if the sprinkler had not been present, the damage could have been much worse. No one was injured, according to reports.
Apartment Building, Residential Sprinkler controls fire at apartment complex (Augusta, GA) August 1, 2014 viking210 A fire that began in an apartment complex was extinguished by the building’s fire sprinkler system prior to fire officials arriving the scene. No injuries were reported.
Hospital/Care Facility Sprinkler system keeps fire from spreading at assisted living facility (Santa Maria, CA) July 29, 2014 viking210 After a small fire began at the salon in a senior living facility on Sunday night, firefighters arrived to put out the flames. They found that the building’s fire sprinkler system had stopped the fire from moving into other areas of the residence. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Apartment Building, Residential Sprinkler system contains early morning apartment fire (Kansas City, MO) July 28, 2014 viking210 Firefighters responded to an apartment fire early Monday morning. According to the fire chief two people living in a third-floor apartment called 911 to report the fire. Sprinklers helped knock down most of the flames. No one was injured and the cause remains under investigation.
Manufacturing, Other - Manufacturing Early morning fire at hydraulic press business extinguished by sprinkler system (Ogden, UT) July 28, 2014 viking210 A sprinkler system is given credit for putting out a fire at a business early Saturday morning. The fire was in a hydraulic press at a business. The sprinkler system extinguished the fire rapidly. The sprinkler system in this fire worked exactly how it was designed and played a large roll in extinguishing the fire and confining it to a small area.
Apartment Building, Residential Sprinkler system controls apartment fire cause by smoking materials (Madison, WI) July 28, 2014 viking210 The fire department responded to a report of a structure fire in a two-story multiple-family structure around 9:50 a.m. When crews went into the building they found that the fire was extinguished and under control with one sprinkler head activated closest to the fire, officials said. Officials said the occupant of the apartment was not home at the time of the fire. The fire was caused by careless use of smoking materials, investigators said. The resident said he dumped recently-used smoking materials into a wicker basket used for trash before he left the apartment. The wicker trash basket and a stuffed chair caught fire.
Apartment Building, Residential Apartment kitchen fire extinguished by sprinkler system (Bremerton, WA) July 28, 2014 viking210 A fire in the Frank Chopp Place apartments Friday was quickly extinguished by the building’s sprinkler system. The fire started in a kitchen around 3 p.m., and by the time Bremerton Fire Department units arrived, it was out, said Battalion Chief Brad Richard. The cause of the fire wasn’t immediately known.
College/University (on campus), School / University Sprinklers control college bathroom fire started by arsonist (Fort Pierce, FL) July 23, 2014 viking210 Fort Pierce police arrested an 18-year-old student for the arson fire that started in an upstairs bathroom at Indian River State College Tuesday morning. Respondents to a 911 call found a bathroom trash can on fire, which caused the fire sprinklers and alarm to go off. Police said school administrators alerted them to a possible suspect, who was taken in for questioning.
