Lawrenceburg Police assisted with evacuating hotel occupants, while fire crews extinguished the fire and ventilated the area. Investigators determined the blaze was caused by a pool heater pump catching fire. No injuries were reported, and guests were allowed to return to their rooms.
The department highlighted the incident as a clear example of the importance of maintaining fire alarm and sprinkler systems, which can alert occupants early and limit damage.
Prior to AFR’s arrival, the building’s fire alarm system activated, and a single fire sprinkler head had already discharged. Fire crews brought the incident under control within 18 minutes. Fire damage was contained primarily to one hotel room, though the second floor was evacuated for the evening due to water damage.
One civilian was treated on scene for smoke inhalation and did not require transport. No firefighters were reportedly injured.
Two occupants from the affected room were relocated to another room within the hotel with assistance from management.
AFR Fire Investigators remained on scene to determine the fire’s cause and origin. However, the cause has not yet been determined.
What we know:
According to the fire department, the fire triggered the sprinkler system, which prevented it from spreading outside the kitchen area.
Fire crews finished extinguishing the fire and checked to make sure it had not spread.
What they’re saying:
Superica Battery will be temporarily closed due to the fire, according to a spokesperson for the restaurant.
They also said they are “thankful for the swift action of first responders and relieved no guests or team members were harmed.”
They said the restaurant “will reopen and welcome back guests after a little refresh.”
At this time, it is not know exactly when that will take place.
There are several Superica restaurants in the metro Atlanta area. They are known for their multiple Tex-Mex dishes, lunch specials and holiday celebrations.
The fire originated in room 116 on the first floor of the five-story extended-stay hotel. Preliminary investigations indicate that the cause was accidental, stemming from combustibles being stacked on top of a two-burner stovetop. This room was reportedly being utilized for storing materials during a kitchen remodel. It is believed that a box was inadvertently placed on the stovetop, and the right burner knob was accidentally turned on during the process. The heat from the active burner ignited the stacked boxes, leading to the fire. The estimated damage to the structure is $1,500, with an additional $500 in damage to the contents. The hotel is equipped with both smoke alarms and a fire alarm system, which were present and activated, with the sprinkler system playing a crucial role in suppressing the blaze. Twenty-five firefighters responded to the one-alarm incident.
This incident highlights the importance of maintaining awareness and caution when storing materials, especially in areas with potential ignition sources, even during renovations. Residents are reminded to ensure that all appliances are turned off and safely clear of any stored items, particularly combustible materials.
A Waldorf cigar lounge was broken into and set on fire overnight Thursday.
An alarm sounded around 12:30am, prompting firefighters to respond.
On scene, crews discovered the front door of Pasha Lounge shattered.
Inside it appeared someone had intentionally ignited a fire in the humidor room.
Luckily the building’s sprinkler system activated, allowing for the scene to be contained in about five minutes.
Unfortunately, the fire sill caused about $75,000 in damage.
No arrests have been made thus far.
Anyone with information can call the Maryland State Fire Marshals Office at 410-414-3600.
The cause of a fire at a hotel in Kansas City is under investigation.
Just afater 11:30p.m. Sunday, crews responded to a reported fire at 401 Ward PKWY at the Intercontinental Hotel, 401 Ward Parkway in Kansas City, Missouri, according to Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins.
Crews reported smoke showing from the multi-story hotel on arrival. They were alerted to a fire in the loading dock area where a faulty air handler had ignited a pile of trash and debris. Companies were able to quickly get the fire under control that was being held in check by the sprinkler system.
The majority of the occupants were able to shelter in place, while a few on the lower floors were evacuated until the smoke could be eliminated. No injuries were reported.
Firefighters extinguished a fire at a downtown Austin hotel overnight.
AFD said that crews were at the scene of a fire at Cambria Hotel at 68 East Ave. around 12:24 a.m. Thursday morning.
The fire began in a first floor laundry room in the building, according to the fire department; AFD said that it had been contained to that room by the building’s sprinkler system.
AFD crews worked to ventilate smoke from the building.
The fire was reported extinguished just before 1 a.m. Thursday morning, AFD saying that the blaze was contained to a clothes dryer.
No one was hurt, according to AFD.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, said Fire Chief Michael McMahon.
McMahon said the Fire Department received a call from the alarm company at approximately 5:15 a.m. Engine 6 from Hampton’s beach station responded swiftly, followed by Engine 2 from North Hampton and crews from across the Seacoast, including Portsmouth, Rye and Seabrook.
Firefighters arrived at the Old Salt around 5:25 a.m. and located the fire roughly 10 minutes later, McMahon said.
“It took a while to locate the fire because it was in an attic space, which had limited access,” he said. “It was a sprinkler-controlled fire, so three sprinkler heads in the attic space activated and controlled the fire and kept it in check until we were able to get a line up there and finish extinguishment.”
Though the building did not sustain any structural damage, McMahon said the water damage was “extensive.”
Crews from Hampton Falls, Exeter and Kingston provided coverage of Hampton’s station while its firefighters were responding to the call, McMahon said.
According to a news release from the Sidney Department of Fire and Emergency Services, when crews arrived, they saw moderate smoke and fire showing from a second-floor window on the southwest wing of the hotel. The fire was contained to one room by the sprinkler system and was quickly located and extinguished.
There were no reported injuries to civilians or fire personnel. The cause of the fire is undetermined and still under investigation.
Sidney police officers assisted with the evacuation of the building and crowd control. Off-duty personnel were called in along with the Fort Loramie, Houston, Port Jefferson and Kettlersville fire departments. The Salvation Army was placed on standby.
Crews working the scene told WTOC that the incident began as a mattress fire.
In a social media post, Savannah Fire Department said the cause of the fire is still under investigation, but said the fire was extinguished by the building’s sprinkler system. Crews arrived to the scene to find heavy smoke.
All occupants have been evacuated.
