Retail, Shopping Mall Sprinklers credited for limiting damage in overnight strip mall fire (Shakopee, MN) November 12, 2012 viking210 Sprinklers are being credited for limiting damage at a strip mall in after an overnight fire in Shakopee. Chief Rick Coleman says the fire may have been triggered by an explosion of some sort, but investigators continue to work the scene in search of an official cause. No one was hurt.
Primary / Secondary School, School / University Fire at private school contained by sprinkler system (San Jose, CA) November 12, 2012 viking210 A small blaze broke out overnight at a private school in San Jose. The fire was contained to a school office by the fire sprinkler system.
Residence Hall/Dormitory, Residential Sprinkler system controls university dorm fire (Fredericksburg, VA) November 12, 2012 viking210 The University of Mary Washington dorm fire, which was confined to room 506, was caused when a coffee maker there malfunctioned, according to Deputy Chief Mike Jones of the Fredericksburg Fire Department. The fire was quickly controlled due to the activation of the fire sprinkler system. Officials safely evacuated students from Mason and Randolph halls.
Apartment Building, Residential Apartment complex fire contained by sprinkler system (Bolivar, MO) November 9, 2012 viking210 An early morning fire in an apartment building was contained to one apartment thanks to the activation of an automatic sprinkler system, according to Bolivar City Fire Chief Jim Ludden.
Other - Retail, Retail Sprinkler system controls liquor store fire (Burnsville, MN) November 9, 2012 viking210 A fire at a liquor store was started when the vodka bottles acted as a sort of magnifying glass. They slowly started the fire with the cardboard display, as the ceiling fan fanned the flames. Thanks to a sprinkler system and a speedy emergency response, the fire in Burnsville never got out of control.
Manufacturing, Other - Manufacturing Fire in woodworking shop controlled by sprinkler system (Calgary, AB, Canada) November 9, 2012 viking210 Fire crews responded to reports of smoke coming from the rear of a commercial woodworking business. The building’s sprinkler system slowed the spread of the blaze and crews managed to quickly knock down the rest of it. No injuries were reported.
Government/Military, Other-Government/Military Sprinkler system contains fire at Royal Canadian Mint (Ottawa, ON) November 9, 2012 viking210 There are no injuries and no burned money after a fire at the Royal Canadian Mint’s facility in Winnipeg. Spokesperson Christine Aquino says employees were evacuated safely and production resumed within a few hours. The Winnipeg fire department says the fire was caused by overheated electrical equipment, and was contained by the building’s sprinkler system.
Hotel / Motel, Hotel / Restaurant Hotel safely evacuated after electrical fire thanks to sprinkler system (Fort Wayne, IN) November 8, 2012 viking210 Occupants of the Fort Wayne Marriott evacuated safely after an electrical fire broke out in a second floor room. According to Fort Wayne Fire Department Battalion Chief Mike Pinkham, the fire was confined to a second floor room on the hotel’s west side. Pinkham said the building’s sprinkler system put the fire out, saving a large portion of the building from catching fire.
Manufacturing, Manufacturing Plant Sprinkler system contains fire at manufacturing plant (Naugatuck, CT) November 8, 2012 viking210 The cause of a fire that broke out at a manufacturer of industrial hardware, security products and metal castings appears to have been a radiator malfunction, Fire Chief Ken Hanks said. Firefighters found that the sprinkler system had contained a small fire to the front entrance near a radiator, Hanks said. Nobody was injured.
Other / Not Specified, Other Business Fire at transit center extinguished by fire sprinklers (Manitowac, WI) November 8, 2012 viking210 A fire broke out at Manitowoc’s new bus transit center Sunday afternoon. When firefighters arrived, two fire sprinkler heads were actively spraying water over a fire just outside the building’s main entrance. Fire Chief Bill Manis said the blaze shows the importance of installing fire sprinkler systems.
