Crews responded to the property at 300 Adams Ave. around 10 a.m. and found the fire was held in check and extinguished by the building’s sprinkler system, Megotz said. The business was able to remain open without disruption and no injuries were reported, he added.
Firefighters checked the building for extensions, performed overhaul and ventilated the basement for smoke, Megotz said.
Upon arrival, fire crews encountered an active fire that appeared to be coming from the exterior of a HVAC unit with fire extending into the adjacent storage room. The building’s sprinkler system had activated, containing the fire to the room of origin. Firefighters initiated suppression operations, extinguishing the remaining flames. The fire was brought under control and extinguished within 10 minutes of arrival of the first due engine company.
During the incident, all guests and hotel staff were safely evacuated from the building and there were no reported injuries.
Preliminary investigation suggests that the fire originated due to a faulty HVAC unit.
In addition to the Salina Fire Department, the Salina Police Department responded and provided assistance with evacuation, crowd management, and traffic control.
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.
John Wesley Whitaker Jr. was taken into custody by the Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office, after allegedly admitting to starting the fire.
Harrisonburg Fire Department units were dispatched Tuesday for a fire alarm in the 1400 block of East Market Street.
While enroute, the incident was upgraded to a structure fire with smoke coming from one of the rooms. Units arrived at the location in under two minutes and found a fire contained by a functioning fire sprinkler system.
Fire department personnel were able to quickly extinguish the fire, and water and smoke damage were limited.
The hotel was evacuated temporarily while personnel confirmed the fire was extinguished.
Whitaker was initially transported to the hospital for evaluation before being released and then taken into custody.
He was charged with multiple felonies including:
“Starting a fire an in occupied building is an extremely serious matter,” said Captain Luke Walker with the HFD Fire Marshal Office. “We would like to thank the Commonwealth’s Attorney for their willingness to support the pursuit of these charges, as well as the Harrisonburg Police Department and Rockingham County Sheriff’s Office for their support during the investigation.”
Crews responded to a commercial fire on the 4400 block of West Ashlan Ave. on Thursday around 7:30 a.m.
Firefighters say a small kitchen fire at a popular restaurant, the Legendary Pho Kitchen, activated the sprinkler system, extinguishing the flames before they arrived on the scene. Although the fire was minor and no injuries were reported, the sprinkler activation caused damage throughout the business.
This incident, fire crews say, prompted the restaurant to close. The business will be closed until necessary repairs are made. An expected opening time has not been provided.
The cause of the fire remains unknown.
Sprinkler activation held the fire in check to the room of origin.
A 40 y/o female was located down in the room next the smoldering piece of furniture. Firefighters quickly extricated the patient to an awaiting rescue ambulance, who transported the victim suffering from smoke inhalation.
No additional civilian injuries or hotel property damage was reported. Cause of fire is under investigation.
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – Spartanburg City Fire were called to a scene at AC Hotel in downtown Spartanburg Wednesday night.
Fire officials said they were called to a fire alarm and sprinkler activation.
At this time, no injuries have been reported.
Smoke coming from hotel’s kitchen
What we know
The first call about the fire came in around 7:45 p.m. Sunday. A caller reported an activated fire alarm with smoke visible from the rear of the hotel.
When firefighters arrived on the scene, they found the fire was already fully extinguished in the hotel’s kitchen. This is thanks to the sprinkler system in the building. Officials say the system prevented the fire from spreading beyond the kitchen and minimized damage to the property.
The restaurant was closed at the time of the fire. Hotel management said eight registered guests were temporarily evacuated, but able to continue staying at the facility.
What we don’t know
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
The information in this post was provided by the Port Washington Fire Department.
Los Alamos Deputy Fire Chief Wendy Servey explained that at approximately 8:17 a.m. today the Los Alamos Fire Department (LAFD) responded to a report of a structure fire at 157 Central Park Square. A fire detection system had alerted dispatch and a sprinkler system activated prior to LAFD’s arrival, she said, adding that within 40 minutes crews had thoroughly ensured there was no fire extension into adjacent businesses or the attic/roof area and reported “loss stopped” as the situation was under control.
Deputy Chief Servey said that Engine Company crews from Station 6 and Station 1 quickly forced entry and contained the fire found in the kitchen area. Due to the quick and coordinated fire attack along with the sprinkler system the fire was quickly controlled with minor to moderate damage to the interior to include smoke damage throughout both businesses. Structural/foundations and roofs/attic spaces appear not to be compromised, she said. Units dispatched to the scene were Battalion 1, Engine 6, Medic 6, Engine 1, Truck 1, Medic 1 and Rescue 1.
The exact cause of the fire is under investigation by fire investigators from LAFD.
The Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce and the MainStreet programs are working with the owner and manager of these eateries to explore ways the community can support them during this difficult time. More information will be shared soon.
Monday morning, crews in Ottumwa responded to a report of a fire alarm with sprinkler activation.
The call came in just before 11:30 a.m. at the AmericInn hotel.
When firefighters arrived, no smoke or fire was seen on the outside of the building, but smoke was observed upon entry.
One person was found in a hotel room bathroom on the second floor.
The person was conscious, combative and refused to leave.
Officers were called to the scene to assist with removing the person.
A chair was found in the same room that had been on fire and it was removed from the building.
Fans were used to remove smoke from the building.
The fire is currently under investigation and the Health Department.