Grocery Store / Super Center, Retail Sprinkler system aids firefighters at super store fire (Fishers, IN) November 13, 2012 viking210 The Super Target store in Fishers has been evacuated due to a fire. The fire activated the store’s sprinkler system. Fishers Fire Department officials tell Eyewitness News the fire is out.
Manufacturing, Manufacturing Plant Fire at packaging manufacturer extinguished by sprinkler system (Columbus, WI) November 13, 2012 viking210 A small explosion at American Packaging Corp. resulted in a fire that was extinguished by the sprinkler system. The sprinkler system contained the fire to the room where the fire started. Workers were evacuated safely from the building.
Apartment Building, Residential Sprinkler system controls apartment fire (Lebanon, MO) November 13, 2012 viking210 Careless smoking is being blamed for a apartment fire in St. Charles. The fire broke out about 1:30 a.m. Sunday. Sprinklers activated and kept the fire under control until firefighters arrived. Everyone in the building was evacuated safely.
Residential, Single Family Home House fire extinguished by residential fire sprinkler system (Rosemont, PA) November 13, 2012 viking210 Firefighters were called to a house fire in Rosemont when an emergency generator ignited a house fire. Lower Merion Deputy Fire Marshal said sprinklers in the home kept the fire at bay unit crews were able to arrive and extinguish it. There were no injuries.
Primary / Secondary School, School / University Sprinklers makes the difference in kitchen fire at elementary school (Tulsa, OK) November 12, 2012 viking210 Tulsa Public Schools has confirmed a kitchen fire at an elementary school. School administrators say the school was evacuated, and all students and faculty are accounted for and unharmed. The school’s sprinkler system had partially extinguished the fire that started at a stove and spread to the walls.
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.
