Hotel / Motel, Hotel / Restaurant One sprinkler controls hotel fire for firefighters (Dallas, TX) May 8, 2012 viking210 When a fire broke out in the basement of a 10-story hotel, the hotel’s sprinkler system kicked in. According to Dallas Fire-Rescue spokesman Jason Evans, one sprinkler head activated and helped contain the blaze to the basement until firefighters arrived. No injuries were reported.
Hotel / Restaurant, Restaurant Historic building fire suppressed by fire sprinkler (Lexington, KY) April 23, 2012 viking210 A historic building that was being renovated into a restaurant was the scene of a fire that was extinguished with the help of both firefighters and the building’s fire sprinkler. No injuries were reported.
Hotel / Restaurant, Restaurant Sprinklers help ensure safe end to restaurant fire (Charlotte, NC) April 3, 2012 viking210 After a kitchen fire broke out at a restaurant, fire sprinklers operated and helped to contain the fire. Residents and patrons got out safely, leading to a textbook ending according to the Charlotte Fire Deparment.
Hotel / Motel, Hotel / Restaurant, Residential Fire sprinklers help keep hotel fire contained to laundry room (Lebec, CA) April 2, 2012 viking210 The cause of the fire was determined to be caused by a hotel dryer fire. There were no reported injuries to hotel occupants or firefighters. “The hotel’s sprinkler and alarm systems worked perfectly,” Captain Erik Vibe told The Mountain Enterprise.
Hotel / Motel, Hotel / Restaurant Hotel sauna fire extinguished by sprinklers (Plano, TX) March 29, 2012 viking210 A small fire broke out in a hotel sauna room. The hotel’s fire sprinkler system was activated and extinguished the fire before the fire department arrived, Captain Peggy Harrel, a spokesperson for the Plano Fire Department reported. No property damage or injuries were reported.
Hotel / Restaurant, Restaurant Restaurant kitchen fire contained by sprinkler system (Spartanburg, SC) March 23, 2012 viking210 Spartanburg Fire Marshal Brad Hall says the fire broke out in the kitchen. The sprinkler systems activated and knocked a good amount of the fire down.
Hotel / Restaurant, Restaurant Laundry room fire suppressed by sprinklers at restaurant (Newark, OH) March 19, 2012 viking210 A cook called 911 shortly before 9 a.m. after smelling smoke from the laundry room. The fire, which was doused by the building’s sprinkler system, was contained to the dryer, Newark firefighter Kelly Smith said. The restaurant opened at noon, only an hour later than scheduled.
Hotel / Motel, Hotel / Restaurant Hotel fire extinguished by sprinkler system (Las Vegas, NV) March 16, 2012 viking210 Sprinklers had completely doused the fire just inside the door, fire spokesman Tim Szymanski said, and firefighters never used hoses. Ground-floor casino play was not interrupted. But about 60 people evacuated the 21st floor, and nine more left suites on the top floor of the newest tower in the hotel, Golden Nugget spokeswoman Amy Chasey said.
Hotel / Restaurant, Restaurant Damaged minimized at pizzeria thanks to fire sprinkler system (Charlotte, NC) March 9, 2012 viking210 An accidental fire, caused by a mop and bucket being stored too close to a water heater, was controlled by sprinkler system.
Hotel / Restaurant, Restaurant Restaurant grease fire contained by sprinkler system (Gainesville, FL) March 8, 2012 viking210 Alachua County Fire Marshal Mark Smith said the fire was caused by a pot with grease that had been put on a range to cool. The fire activated a sprinkler system, which kept the fire from causing more damage, Smith said. The fire was contained to the kitchen area. “If the sprinkler system hadn’t been installed, things would have been a lot worse,” Smith said.