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Eureka, CA – Fire sprinkler prevents significant fire damage throughout hotel by confining fire to one room; No injuries reported

On 6/5/19 at 2:44 P.M. units from Humboldt Bay Fire responded to a reported structure fire at a hotel on the 2200 Block of Fourth Street. The first arriving engine found heavy smoke in one first floor room of the hotel. There was fire coming from a wall and window area. Bystanders had helped contain the main body of fire with multiple fire extinguishers. The automatic sprinkler system had also activated, assisting with keeping the fire confined to a single room. The room directly above it on the second floor had light smoke in it. The fire was controlled in approximately five minutes.

Fire personnel searched both the first and second floors for any remaining occupants, extinguished hotspots, and removed smoke from the other room. Personnel also secured the sprinkler system to minimize water damage. There were no injuries in the fire. One room and its contents were destroyed with damage estimates of about $15,000.

The cause of the fire appeared to be a malfunctioning heater unit. Although the sprinkler system caused water damage, because of its presence, it undoubtedly prevented much more significant fire damage throughout the hotel by confining the fire to one room.

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Valdosta, GA – Sprinkler system extinguishes kitchen fire on fourth floor of hotel

The Valdosta Fire Department responded to an early-morning fire Sunday at a four-story hotel.

Crews arrived to the hotel at 1003 North St. Augustine Street just after 4:30 a.m.

Upon arrival, firefighters found that the sprinkler system on the fourth floor of the building had extinguished the small kitchen fire. The cause of the fire was determined to be unattended cooking.

Fire crews remained on scene to assist water removal personnel.

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Green Bay, WI – Commercial dryer fire kept in check by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

People inside the Hilton Garden Inn on Lombardi Avenue were briefly evacuated because of a fire inside the hotel early Sunday morning.

Firefighters said it happened around one in the morning and the small fire started inside a commercial dryer.

The Green Bay Metro Fire Department said the fire was kept in check by the activated sprinkler system.

No one was hurt, and people were eventually able to go back inside the hotel.

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Portsmouth, NH – Sprinkler system contains fire originating on outside wall of hotel

Firefighters on Thursday morning responded to a fire that appears to have started in an outside wall at the Anchorage Inn and Suites off Woodbury Avenue.

Interim Fire Chief Todd Germain said the department received multiple calls about the fire about 11:25 a.m.

When firefighters arrived, they saw “heavy flames” coming from a back wall at the hotel and they were able to quickly knock it down, Germain said at the scene.

Germain did not know immediately how many people were staying at the hotel at the time of the fire, but said everyone was evacuated safely.

After knocking the fire down, firefighters remained on scene as they dug into the outside wall to look into the interior and pour water on it.

“We’re just trying to make sure there’s no fires hidden inside the walls,” Germain said.

One sprinkler system did go off because of the fire, Germain said, but there appeared to be little or no significant damage to the inside of the hotel.

He planned to work with hotel management and city inspectors to see if hotel guests could return to their rooms Thursday, Germain said.

Firefighters could be seen washing down each other’s uniforms at the scene Thursday.

“That’s something we do as part of our protocol to make sure we’re not leaving any carcinogens on our uniform,” he said.

In addition to Portsmouth, firefighters from Kittery, Maine, and Portsmouth Naval Shipyard responded to the one-alarm fire, he said.

The Anchorage Inn and Suites is near the Woodbury Avenue bridge, which was removed and is in the process of being replaced. The bridge closure did not slow the arrival of firefighters, Germain said.

“We know our way around,” he said with a smile.

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Circleville, OH – Restaurant saved by sprinkler system

“Thank goodness for the sprinkler system,” said Katy Powers, manager of Roosters, 23865 U.S. Route 23 South. A small fire broke out in the kitchen around 6 a.m. Tuesday and was extinguished by the sprinkler system. Cleaning crews were working at the restaurant Tuesday and Powers said she is looking for the restaurant to reopen by Thursday and definitely by the weekend. The Circleville Fire Department responded to the scene.

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Corner Brook, NL, Canada – Pizza shop fire contained with help from sprinkler system

The Boston Pizza restaurant in Corner Brook will be closed until further notice after an oven fire Monday morning. An activated fire alarm notified the Corner Brook Fire Department of the fire at around 7:21 a.m. Deputy Fire Chief Craig Harnum said it appeared there was some sort of malfunction in a propane oven. He said the restaurant’s sprinkler and fire suppression systems worked and, although there was heavy smoke, there was only a small fire that was quickly doused by a portable fire extinguisher by firefighters upon arrival. Harnum said there was smoke damage to the Corner Brook Plaza business, but the fire damage was limited to the commercial oven that he said was completely destroyed.

There was no one inside the business when the fire started, noted Harnum. The Western Star requested an interview with someone from Boston Pizza. In an emailed reply, the restaurant confirmed the fire was contained to a single piece of kitchen equipment and the restaurant is temporarily closed to investigate the exact cause and to determine what is required to quickly restore regular operations.

“Our plan is to re-open as soon as possible,” the statement said. “In the meantime, we appreciate the patience and understanding of our staff and guests while we quickly work to remedy the situation.”

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Sacramento, CA – Restaurant saved by sprinkler system following early morning fire

Firefighters are investigating after a small fire that damaged a Sacramento restaurant early Monday morning. Fire crews were called to the Shabu Pub on Freeport Boulevard. Both the burglar and fire alarms were going off. Firefighters say the front door had been broken into and a small fire was burning in the kitchen. The sprinkler system was activated, the business was saved.

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Menlo Park, CA – Early morning restaurant fire held in check by sprinkler system

After receiving a call from the early morning staff at Peet’s Coffee in the Safeway Shopping Complex in Menlo Park reporting they smelled smoke and gas fumes next door, Captain Ken Babcock and the crew of Menlo Fire Engine 6 arrived on-scene at 4.45 am and found the Rubio’s Coastal Grill full of white smoke.

Captain Babcock requested a full first alarm structure fire response which brought in five Fire Engines, one Aerial Ladder Truck and two Battalion Chiefs with 21 total personnel. The Fire Crew of Engine 6 then gained access to the restaurant and found what was left of a smoldering and melted garbage can that had been on fire but was successfully held in check by a single activated sprinkler head.

Firefighters checked for hidden fire in both the walls and the common attic space above the store and found none. A nearby floor drain and all tile floor assisted with a relatively quick clean up once the Sprinkler System was shut down. Firefighters used a water vacuum, squeegees and mops to remove all of the remaining standing water and a fan to dissipate and evacuate the remaining smoke. The incident was brought under control by 5:00 am.

“The sprinkler water suppression system, quick action of the Peet’s employees in calling 911 and fire crews that minimized further damage, saved the day, insuring that this business will be back up and serving the community in days, not months, as we have experienced in other commercial business fires in this area,” said Fire Chief Harold Schapelhouman. “In downtown Menlo Park, half of the older buildings are still not equipped with Fire Suppression Systems and are extremely vulnerable to fires and rapid fire spread.”

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Hershey, PA – Sprinkler system activated for electrical fire at restaurant; No injuries reported

The Mill restaurant in Derry Township is temporarily closed following a fire.

On a Facebook post Monday, the restaurant at 810 Old West Chocolate Ave. said it experienced a small electrical fire and is now closed for a few days.

General manager Candy Mellinger said the fire occurred around 8:30 a.m. Monday and was contained to the kitchen where a sprinkler system had fortunately activated. There was minimal damage in the kitchen and no damage in the dining rooms, she said.

Mellinger said the restaurant is expected to reopen 4 p.m. April 24.

The Facebook message read:

“Hello friends,

UPDATE: Today we faced a small electrical fire here at The Mill. Thank God, no one was hurt!

We would like to send a special THANK YOU to the Hershey Volunteer Fire Department for their quick and diligent response.

Unfortunately, we will be closed for a few days and hope to open later this week. Please keep us in your thoughts! We will update everyone posted on the progress.

We appreciate the support of our friends, family and community during this time.

Warmly, Mill Management.”

The Mill opened in 2014 in the Curry Mill, a landmark brick building on the west end of Hershey.