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Houston, TX – Sprinkler system keeps fire in check at Holiday Inn Express; No injuries reported

A one-alarm fire at a northwest Houston hotel forced guests to evacuate early Saturday morning, according to the Cy-Fair Fire Department.

At approximately 4:40 a.m., fire crews were dispatched to a Holiday Inn Express hotel located in the 9100 block of West Road on reports of a fire. On arrival, crews observed fire and smoke visible from a third-story unit.

Firefighters attacked the blaze and extinguished it quickly, said Captain Daniel Arizpe, a public information officer with the Cy-Fair Fire Department

No injuries were reported, Arizpe said.

The fire remained contained to the original unit, though other areas of the hotel sustained some smoke damage, Arizpe said.

Arson investigators with the Harris County fire Marshal’s Office determined an AC unit caused the fire. When the fire started, a sprinkler in the affected hotel room activated and held the blaze at bay until the fire crews arrived.

The fire will be ruled accidental, according to the HCFMO.

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Austin, TX – Sprinkler system stops fire outside hotel from entering building; No injuries reported

Austin Fire extinguished the flames at a hotel under construction on South Congress early Sunday morning.

AFD was on scene at 2510 South Congress Avenue at around 3:45 a.m.

Officials say the fire was exterior and that the sprinkler system stopped the flames from entering the building.

AFD says the call first came in as a grass fire but was later upgraded to a structure fire.

Firefighters were able to put out the flames in around five to ten minutes, according to a spokesperson with AFD. No injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation at this time. Investigators believe this fire was likely caused by a cigarette in mulch that extended to the deck and then the building.

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Clayton, MO – Weeks after hotel opening, fire sprinkler system controls fire in housekeeping linen closet

Weeks after opening to the public, Le Meridien Hotel in Clayton caught fire.

Nine firefighters responded to the hotel at 7730 Bonhomme Avenue Friday morning. When they arrived, people were already being evacuated from the building.

The fire started in the 5th floor housekeeping linen closet and was reportedly controlled by the building’s fire suppression system.

Fire officials said the smoke and water damage appears to be confined to the floor.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Las Vegas, NV – Sprinkler system helps put out fire in hotel room; No injuries reported

Crews responded to a small fire that sparked inside an unoccupied room at the South Point Hotel Casino on Friday.

The Clark County Fire Department was dispatched around 5:25 a.m. for a fire signal activation at the casino-hotel on S. Las Vegas Boulevard, Deputy Chief Thomas Touchstone said in an email.

Firefighters arrived and learned from security officers that there was smoke on the third floor, the entirety of which is unoccupied, Touchstone said.

They searched the floor and found some light smoke in the third floor’s stairwell and hallway, he said. They located a small fire in one of the rooms, with the sprinkler system already putting most of it out.

There was some moderate damage to the room, according to Touchstone. No injuries were reported, and CCFD crews remained on scene to remove smoke from the building.

The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

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McKinney, TX – (no media coverage) Fire sprinklers stop candle fire at Motel 6

It is Fire Prevention Week and this incident highlights the importance of fire sprinklers! On Sunday, Oct. 4, the McKinney Fire Department (MFD) responded to a fire alarm call at the Motel 6 located at 2125 W. White Avenue.  Units arrived to find two fire sprinklers contained the fire to room 215. MFD evacuated the residents from the structure and power was shut off to the entire building.

Fire Investigators say a candle was left burning on the side of the bathtub. The fire caused significant damage to the bathroom area. There was water damage to multiple rooms.

35 people were displaced. Some were moved to other hotels and some accepted help from the Red Cross.

Here are some candle safety tips from the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA):

  • Blow out all candles when you leave the room or go to bed.
  • Keep candles at least one foot away from anything that can burn.
  • Use candle holders that won’t tip over easily.
  • Put out a candle before burns down close to the holder or container.
  • Never leave a child alone in a room with a burning candle.

“We urge people not to use candles at all. In an emergency, have flashlights ready,” said Merit Ossian,

Public Information Officer and Education Coordinator. “Think about using flameless candles in your home. They look and smell like real candles without the fire danger!”

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Hartford, SD – Hotel fire contained to thrid floor thanks to sprinkler system; No injuries reported

No one was injured in a fire at the AmericInn hotel in Hartford Thursday morning, authorities say.

Crews responded around 10 a.m. to the AmericInn at 1031 S. Diamond Circle for a structure fire, said Todd Lowe, the incident commander for the Hartford Fire Department. The Hartford Fire Department was assisted by eight other agencies, including Tea, Humboldt, Colton and Sioux Falls Fire Rescue. 

While a sprinkler system helped contain the fire, everyone was evacuated from the building by the time agencies responded.

The fire was contained to the third floor, which sustained fire and smoke damage.

The state fire marshal is responding to the incident and investigating the cause of the fire. Lowe did not release where the fire started.

Authorities do not have an estimate on the total amount of damage to the hotel yet.

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Sault Ste Marie, ON, Canada – Hotel sprinkler system helps control fire

Shortly after 1 a.m., Sault Fire Services responded to a small fire at the Days Inn Hotel on Bay Street in the city’s downtown.

The fire was contained to an area with the assistance of the fire department and the building’s sprinkler system.

Damage is unknown at this time, there were several individuals outside the building after evacuation.

Sault Online/ONNtv will update the story if more information becomes available. Stay with ONNtv for all your breaking news updates.

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Kiawah Island, SC – Hotel kitchen fire contained by fire sprinklers; No injuries reported

Firefighters are crediting a fire sprinkler for containing a fire in a hotel room that could’ve turned out much worse.

According to the St. Johns Fire District, they responded to a possible structure fire at 300 Farm Lake View, at the Andell Inn Hotel.

The fire alarm came from a third-floor hotel room, officials said.

Upon arriving, the fire sprinkler was going off and containing the fire to the kitchen area. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the flames.

According to the St. Johns Fire District, they responded to a possible structure fire at 300 Farm Lake View, at the Andell Inn Hotel.

The fire alarm came from a third-floor hotel room, officials said.

Upon arriving, the fire sprinkler was going off and containing the fire to the kitchen area. Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the flames.

“Without the fire sprinkler system, we would have had a substantial fire event and possible injuries to hotel occupants,” said Fire Chief Colleen Walz. “The fire sprinkler system was part of the critical life safety components of this building. In this case, a single fire sprinkler head operated and controlled the fire event until the fire department could arrive and mitigate any remaining hazards. Management is working to repair water damage and restore minimal smoke and fire damage.”

After reviewing the scene, fire investigators said the fire started near a microwave. The cause is still under investigation

Two firefighters were transported to a local hospital for possible dehydration and heat exhaustion. No other injuries were reported.

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Las Vegas, NV – Fire contained to storage room at hotel thanks to fire sprinklers; No injuries reported

The Clark County Fire Department responded to a fire at The Linq on Saturday morning.

A High Rise Response was initiated with 6 Engines, 2 Trucks, 2 Rescues, and 2 Battalion Chiefs.

Upon arrival, personnel ascended to the fire floor where they found smoke in the hallway and water from the sprinkler system.

A Second Alarm was requested and an additional 5 Engines, 2 Trucks, 4 Rescues, and 2 Battalion Chiefs responded. Firefighters made an offensive attack and were able to knock the fire down at 00:48 am.

A primary life safety search was being conducted at the same time and no occupants were found in the area. The fire was contained to a storage room and is under investigation for the cause.

At this time there is not an estimate on damages.

No injuries were reported at the incident.

A total of 77 personnel responded to the call.

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North Charleston, SC – Hotel fire sprinkler extinguished cooking fire; No injuries reported

The North Charleston Fire Department (NCFD), St. Andrews Fire Department, and Charleston County EMS on Wednesday responded to a hotel on the 4800 block of Rivers Avenue for an active fire alarm.

Crews arrived shortly after 2:21 p.m. and were advised that the fire was on the second floor.

Upon locating the room, firefighters discovered that a fire sprinkler “had activated and extinguished a cooking fire.”

After ensuring that the fire was extinguished, crews “controlled the sprinkler system and started salvage operations on the first floor to reduce damage.” They also used ventilation fans to remove smoke.

No injuries were reported, and the occupants of the room were relocated.

Following the incident, NCFD is reminding the public of these facts:

  • Ninety percent of fires are contained by the operation of just one sprinkler.
  • A home with smoke alarms and fire sprinklers reduces the risk of death in a home fire by 82%, relative to having neither, according to Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition.
  • Home fire sprinklers can contain and may even extinguish a fire in less time than it would take the fire department to arrive on the scene.
  • Modern residential sprinklers are inconspicuous and can be mounted flush with walls or ceilings.
  • Fire sprinklers save lives, reduce property loss and can even help cut homeowner insurance premiums.
  • Nationally, on average, home fire sprinklers cost $1.35 per square foot of sprinklered space in new construction.