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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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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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Albuquerque, NM – Sprinkler system activated for fire at Crowne Plaza Hotel

On November 24th at approximately 7:05 p.m., Albuquerque Fire Rescue units were dispatched to the Crowne Plaza Hotel at 1901 University Blvd NE for reports of a possible structure fire. AFR Engine 13 arrived first and reported a high-rise hotel with no visible fire showing from the exterior. Engine 13 established command and advised that smoke was present in the hallway, declaring a working fire. Crews later confirmed moderate smoke conditions on the second floor.

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.

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Hagerstown, MD – Hotel fire extinguished by sprinkler system before fire crew arrived; No injuries reported

An accidental fire occurred at the Homewood Suites Hotel located at 1650 Pullman Lane in Hagerstown, Maryland on November 19, 2025, according to a notice from the Office of the State Fire Marshal. The fire, which was discovered by hotel staff after the building’s sprinkler system activated, was quickly controlled and extinguished by the sprinklers before the arrival of the Hagerstown Fire Department. The incident resulted in no injuries or deaths, though one occupant was displaced.

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.

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Kansas City, MO – Hotel fire held in check by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

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.

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Austin, TX – Sprinkler system contains laundry room fire at hotel; No injuries 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.

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Sidney, OH – Fire at Quality Inn contained to one room by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

A fire at the Quality Inn at 1959 W. Michigan St. in Sidney on Wednesday around 6:48 a.m. caused approximately $60,000 in damage.

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.

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Savannah, GA – Sprinkler system activated for mattress fire at hotel

The fire inside the Country Inn & Suites on Abercorn Street has been extinguished, Savannah Fire has confirmed.

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.

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