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New Bedford, MA – Sprinkler system activated for fire at bar and grill

The New Bedford Fire Department extinguished a fire at a County St. dining establishment with multiple apartment units above it on Sunday.

The department received calls from New Bedford Bar and Grill at around 9 p.m., with an employee saying there was smoke inside the building. Upon arrival, firefighters reported heavy smoke from the rear of the building.

Crews located the fire in and around an exhaust vent in the building, and were able to successfully extinguish it.

None of the apartments above the bar were damaged; something that the NBFD attributed to the fire’s spread being slow, as well as bar patrons and employees attempting to extinguish the fire themselves prior to the fire department’s arrival, as well as the building’s sprinkler system.

One person was hospitalized from the fire as a precautionary measure.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Littleton, CO – Fire at Mexican restaurant contained by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

A fire incident at Los Dos Potrillos, a popular Mexican restaurant in Littleton, has led to a temporary closure of the establishment. The fire occurred shortly before noon on Tuesday, prompting immediate action from West Metro Fire Rescue.

Emergency services received multiple 911 calls reporting flames visible from the restaurant’s roof. Firefighters promptly arrived on the scene to find that the fire had originated in the kitchen and quickly spread through the hood ventilation system, directing heat and flames upward.

West Metro Fire Rescue crews, aided by the building’s automatic sprinkler system, efficiently contained the fire. While the damage was primarily confined to the kitchen area, smoke and water affected other parts of the restaurant. Fortunately, all patrons and employees were evacuated safely with no reported injuries.

In a statement regarding the incident, Los Dos Potrillos announced their plans for repair and renovation, emphasizing their commitment to ensuring the restaurant is fully prepared for guests upon reopening. They also indicated that updates would be shared as new information becomes available, expressing eagerness to welcome diners back in the near future.

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Peoria, IL – Fire at McDonald’s held in check by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

Fans of the Golden Arches in far North Peoria will have to go elsewhere after a fire closed a McDonald’s on Knoxville Avenue.

Peoria firefighters were called around 10:20 p.m. Sunday to the fast food restaurant at 10701 N. Knoxville, finding a deep fryer fire being kept in check by the sprinkler system.

Firefighters turned off gas, electrical and the sprinklers before extinguishing the remaining fire with a fire extinguisher. The fire department said employees unsuccessfully attempted to extinguish the fire with towels before firefighters arrived.

The fire was contained to the fryer and surrounding vent system.

There was smoke damage throughout the kitchen and water damage throughout the restaurant.

The restaurant was open at the time of the fire. No injuries were reported.

The fire was brought under control within 10 minutes of firefighters arriving. They stayed on scene for around an hour to make sure the fire was out and to ventilate the building.

The McDonald’s will be closed until repairs are complete and the health department inspects the building.

Damage is estimated at $10,000. The cause of the fire was overheated grease in a deep fryer.

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Plainfield, IL – Kitchen fire contained by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

The Plainfield Fire Protection District says a fire damaged the HopScotch and Vine restaurant Wednesday.

The restaurant is located in the 24000 block of West Lockport Street.

Fire officials say the building’s sprinkler system helped keep the fire largely contained to the kitchen area. Crews were able to extinguish the fire and ventilate the building.

Everyone inside the restaurant, as well as neighboring units, was able to evacuate safely.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Damage is estimated at approximately $100,000.

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Beaumont, TX – Sprinkler system controls fire at restaurant; No injuries reported

A fire caused by electrical issues has forced the temporary closure of a restaurant in Orange Friday morning, according to the fire department.

Firefighters were called to Two Amigos, located at 2308 Lutcher Drive, shortly after 7:30 a.m. As firefighters arrived at the fire they reported “light smoke showing from the outside” of the building. They determined the fire started in the dining area just outside the kitchen and was caused by electrical problems, according to the fire department.

The fire was quickly brought under control by the restaurant’s sprinkler system, preventing further damage, according to firefighters at the scene.

Firefighters also confirmed there was a small fire at the same restaurant the day before. As a result, the business has been closed until proper repairs can be completed. Officials said Entergy and the gas company were called to the scene and were “pulling the meters” as part of the response.

No injuries were reported in connection with the fire.

This is a developing story. We will update with more if and when we receive more confirmed information.

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Minot, ND – Sprinkler system extinguishes fire at hotel; No injuries reported

A hotel’s sprinkler system in Minot put out a fire.

The Minot fire department responded to the Baymont Hotel in the southwest part of town Monday afternoon.

A fire started in a storage room. The building’s sprinkler system put out the flames, and there were no injuries.

Due to the damage from the fire, guests were asked to collect their personal belongings with the help of crews.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and the hotel is closed until necessary repairs and inspections can be made.

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Petersburg, VA – Sprinkler system activated for air conditioning unit fire at hotel; No injuries reported

Fire crews responded to a hotel fire in Petersburg on Sunday afternoon after an air conditioning unit caught fire and spread to the building, according to authorities.

Multiple calls reported the air conditioning unit was fully engulfed in flames on the side of the three-story Best Inn at 555 East Wythe Street around 4 p.m.

Crews found heavy fire showing on the side of the building when they arrived. Firefighters began evacuating the building and conducting searches to make sure everyone had made it out safely.

The fire was marked under control within 12 minutes of dispatch, according to fire officials.

Fire crews shut down the building’s sprinkler system as part of their response.

Fire crews remained actively operating on the scene Sunday evening. Officials urged the public to avoid the area to allow emergency personnel to work.

No injuries were reported.

Officials said the blaze displaced roughly 50 people.

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Westmont, IL – Sprinkler system activated for kitchen fire at restaurant; No injuries reported

A fire that started in the kitchen of a Westmont restaurant Tuesday night spread to the roof due to grease, according to fire officials.

The blaze broke out around 4:30 p.m. at Belly Delhi, located at 653-657 Cass Ave. Fire crews got to the scene within three minutes and controlled the flames within 20 minutes, a news release said.

By 5:17 p.m., the fire had been put out completely. No one was hurt in the blaze.

The building’s sprinkler system helped control some of the blaze, which broke out at Belly Delhi Tuesday night.

Fire officials say a preliminary investigation suggests the fire started in the restaurant’s stove before extending through a grease chute and onto the roof of Belly Delhi.

In addition to fire crews from Downers Grove Darien, Clarendon HIlls, Hinsdale, Oak Brook and Tri-State, the DuPage County Health Department also responded to the fire.

“We want to thank all our neighboring fire departments for assisting with this call,” West Department Deputy Chief Tom Frank said in a statement.

Fire officials say an investigation is underway.

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Asheville, NC – Electrical fire suppressed by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

An electrical fire was reported at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina, Tuesday afternoon.

According to Biltmore officials, a small fire started this morning in a mechanical room at Biltmore Winery during scheduled electrical work. The fire happened before the Winery opened for the day to guests.

The Winery’s fire sprinkler system suppressed the fire until the Asheville Fire Department arrived on scene and fully extinguished it using fire extinguishers.

The Winery was evacuated, and no employees or guests were injured. One contractor was evaluated treated for a minor injury and was not transported.

The Buncombe County Fire Marshal will investigate.

There is no word on any damage at this time.

The Winery, including the Tasting Room, Shop, and Wine Bar, will be temporarily closed today, Dec. 30.

All other areas of Antler Hill Village are open and accessible to guests.

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Lawrenceburg, TN – Fire at hotel contained by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

Lawrenceburg Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at the Best Western Plus on Sunday, December 14, at 11:00 p.m. Upon arrival, crews found active fire in the pool mechanical room. The building’s fire sprinkler system contained the fire, preventing it from spreading.

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.

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