All posts by viking210

Manufacturing, Paper Mill / Saw Mill

Fire sprinklers help eliminate two-alarm fire at mill (Fitchburg,MA)

A fire that began on the third floor of the Westminster Mill Corporation in the early morning was quickly contained by the building’s fire sprinkler system. The company has hundreds of thousands of dollars of carpentry equipment in the building, all of which was untouched by the fire. “That is pretty substantial,” said Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Curran. “If those sprinklers weren’t there it certainly could have had a very different outcome.” No one was injured in the fire, and workers were able to return to work following the extinguishing of the remaining fire.

Apartment Building, Residential

Sprinkler system makes the difference in apartment fire (Colorado Springs, CO)

A neighbor called 911 after hearing children crying and seeing smoke coming from the apartment unit. Firefighters say a neighbor was able to safety evacuate two children from the home. It’s unclear where the parents/guardians were at the time of the fire. The fire sprinkler system in the apartment contributed to the safe outcome of this fire, authorities said. The cause of the fire is not known at this time.

Apartment Building, Residential

Fire sprinklers limit fire damage at apartment building (Madison, WI)

A late night fire that began in the garage of an apartment building was quickly contained by two sprinkler heads located within a few feet of the car in which the fire began. According to Madison Fire Department spokesman Eric Dahl, “This contained the fire and kept it from spreading until firefighters arrived to finish extinguishing the fire.”
No injuries were reported, and once conditions were safe, all of the residents were allowed to return to their appartments.

College/University (on campus), School / University

Fire at university campus controlled by sprinkler system (Logan, Utah)

A fire in the basement of a building on Utah State University’s campus could have been much worse if not for the modern fire sprinkler system that was installed. Crews arrived to find smoke coming from a basement lab, according to Logan Fire Marshal Craig Humphreys. An overhead sprinkler that was activated had put out most of the fire before firefighters arrived. The cause of the fire was determined to be combustible materials placed too closely to a heater that was being used as part of a science experiment.

Primary / Secondary School, School / University

Fire sprinkler system suppresses elementary school fire (Milwaukie, OR)

Clackamas Fire Units were dispatched to Linwood Elementary School to a report of a fire in the building. Crews quickly arrived to find that a small fire had occurred in the bathroom and was quickly extinguished by the fire sprinkler system. All students made it out of the building safely and no injuries were reported. Clackamas Fire Investigators have determined that the fire was intentionally set. The fire damage in this case was limited due to the early detection and extinguishment by the fire sprinkler system that was in place.

Apartment Building, Residential

Sprinkler system extinguishes apartment fire (Asheville, NC)

Crews arrived on the scene of the apartment complex and reported that a mattress, which had been on fire, was now extinguished thanks to the activation of the sprinkler system. The apparent accidental fire originated in the bedroom at the mattress and was also extinguished in the same location minimizing any further smoke or fire damage. There were no reported injuries to civilians or firefighters.

Other - Retail, Retail

Fire at thrift store was contained thanks to sprinkler system (Portsmouth, VA)

The owner said he stayed at his store because he closed late. At around 5:00 a.m. he heard a loud pop at the front of the store and then saw the cash register and front counter area in flames. Battalion Chief Danny Miller said the store’s sprinklers activated, which kept the fire from spreading. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential

Sprinkler system controls fire at assisted living facility (Madison, WI)

A sprinkler system at an assisted living facility kept fire damage to a minimum, with residents evacuated and no one injured, authorities reported. “This is an excellent example of how sprinklers can react quickly to save lives and reduce property damage,” said spokeswoman Bernadette Galvez in the release. Fire was confined to one room, which was kept in check by the sprinkler. The facility serves those afflicted with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

Other - Retail, Retail

Fire contained by sprinkler system at local business (Buford, GA)

Firefighters responded to a Pak Mail after a passerby reported seeing smoke coming from the door of the business. According to Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services public information officer Capt. Tommy Rutledge, crews found a fire smoldering in the back room. The sprinkler system had activated. “The sprinkler system kept the fire at bay and prevented the flames from spreading past the room of origin,” Rutledge explained. “This is a prime example of the effectiveness of fire sprinklers to prevent destruction of an entire building from fire.”