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Hope, BC, Canada – Sprinkler system extinguishes fire at multi-unit facility; No injuries reported

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A building fire on Park Street was put out quickly thanks to the property’s fire sprinkler system. 

Thirteen firefighters were on scene Tuesday evening (Dec. 3) after a fire broke out inside a multi-unit facility. According to the fire department, the crew arrived to find the building had been evacuated and that the fire had been extinguished by the building’s sprinkler system.

“This situation could have been worse,” said Deputy Fire Chief Joshua Westcott. “Fire sprinklers saved lives and property tonight.”

The fire occurred in one of the units which “sustained significant smoke and fire damage.” Emergency Support Services (ESS) provided assistant to the resident of his unit and firefighters focused on “ventilating and mitigating water runoff.” As a result, residents were able to safely return back to their units.

No one was injured though one person was treated on scene for smoke inhalation.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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San Diego, CA – Sprinkler system activated for lithium-ion battery fire at electric vehicle charging station

San Diego Fire-Rescue crews responded to reports of a fire in downtown San Diego and found smoke coming from electric vehicle battery charging stations, according to the department.

When crews arrived at a residential building on G Street, they found smoke coming from a unit on the 4th floor but no fire.

The source of the smoke was a few lithium-ion battery charging stations for electric vehicles, the department said.

The building’s fire suppression sprinkler system wasn’t triggered, and no one was injured.

G Street was temporarily shut down between 13th Street and 15th Street, and residents were evacuated while fire crews handled venting the building.

Other Business, Place of Worship

Lehigh Acres, FL – Sprinkler system extinguishes fire at church

The Lehigh Acres Fire Control and Rescue District responded to a fire at Victory Church in Lehigh Acres early Thursday morning.

Crews responded to the scene on Taylor Lane around 3:55 a.m.

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Once crews arrived, they said the building’s sprinkler system had extinguished the fire in the sanctuary.

Firefighters said there is smoke damage throughout the building. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

The state’s Bureau of Fire, Arson and Explosives is assisting in the investigation.

The church staff is working to notify families that their daycare and school will be closed on Thursday.

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McPherson, KS – Sprinkler system activated for forklift fire

On Thursday, a firefighter was injured while working a building fire in McPherson.

According to the McPherson Fire Department, crews were dispatched to an automatic fire alarm at a building in the 1000 block of W. Kansas Ave. around 4 p.m.

Upon arrival, crews found smoke coming from the building. Firefighters entered the building and found heavy smoke conditions and a forklift with its engine compartment on fire.

The sprinkler system was able to contain the fire to the forklift.

Crews continued to search the building for fire. During the search, two firefighters fell into a partially uncovered pit used for automotive repairs. One of the firefighters was transported via EMS to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center for a lower leg injury. They were treated and released, but they will need follow-up care.

The fire was extinguished, and the smoke was cleared from the building.

The Kansas State Fire Marshal’s Office assisted with the fire investigation.

Other Business, Recycling / Waste Facility

Maysville, NC – Sprinkler system activated for fire at recycling plant

Fire crews in Jones County spent around three hours putting out a fire at a facility off of US 17 Bypass in the area of Maysville.

The usage of Jones County Regional Water caused temporary low water pressure at some homes and businesses in the area.

Maysville Fire Department crews tell us that the fire happened at 11710 US-17S in Maysville, which is Green Recycling Solutions.

Crews tell us that a sprinkler system helped control the fire until the arrival of fire crews.

A cause has not been confirmed at this time.

This story will be updated as more information is made available.

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Marion, IA – Sprinkler system contains fire at indoor kids play center; No injuries reported

The Marion Fire Department said a fire they responded to Wednesday morning is a good reminder of how fire alarm systems and sprinklers can save lives.

Crews were called to the 850 Twixt Town Road just after 10 a.m. for a commercial fire/water flow alarm and found moderate smoke and a fire in the kitchen.

However, the sprinkler system was able to keep the fire contained where it started and firefighters had the fire put out within minutes.

The building did suffer minor smoke and water damage, but the losses were limited and no one was injured.

Marion fire says it was an accident caused by materials that were inappropriately stored on a countertop stove.

The building used to be a Perfect Game facility. It now houses an indoor play place for kids called The Shell – Little Sports Torts Indoor Play Space.

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Richmond Hill, ON, Canada – Sprinkler system extinguishes arson fire at cinema; No injuries reported

Police have released new video footage that appears to show two suspects using Molotov cocktails to start a fire inside a Richmond Hill cinema while movie-goers were still inside.

The incident happened at a cinema near East Beaver Creek Road and Highway 7 at around 11:10 p.m. on Sunday.

In the video released by police, two suspects are seen arriving at the theatre in a grey SUV and then walking into its lobby.

One of the suspects then places a bag on the ground beside some movie posters.

At that point, both suspects light what appear to be Molotov cocktails and toss them at the bag, causing it to ignite.

The suspects then run out of the theatre and get into the awaiting SUV, which speeds away from the scene.

The whole incident unfolds in approximately 22 seconds.

Police say that the sprinkler system was activated and extinguished the fire.

“There were occupants in a second-floor theatre, however, there were no injuries,” a press release issued on Tuesday notes.

Police say that the vehicle that the suspect arrived in is a grey Acura RDX that was reported stolen in Toronto two days prior.

Police say the first suspect had a medium build and was last seen wearing black shoes, black pants, a black hooded sweatshirt with a white shirt underneath, black gloves and a mask.

The second suspect is also described as having a medium build. He was last seen wearing white shoes, black pants, a grey hooded sweatshirt, black gloves and a mask.

Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

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Redding, CA – Sprinkler system activated for electrical fire at theater; No injuries reported

The Redding Fire Department responded to an electrical fire inside the Axiom Repertory Theatre in Redding early Wednesday morning.

Around 6:40 a.m. the Redding Fire Department responded to the theatre on Bechelli Lane.

According to theatre officials, there were no injuries, and NorCal Corals, the aquarium retailer next door, has not been damaged. RFD said the Axiom was unoccupied at the time of the blaze.

The executive director of the Axiom Theatre Nancy Hill, said they don’t know exactly how it happened, but the sprinkler system did its job, and now they will deal with the water damage.

RFD said the cause of the incident was determined to be a electrical failure or malfunction.

Airport, Other Business

Minden, NV – Sprinkler system activated for fire at airport hangar; No injuries reported

Rescuers responded to Minden-Tahoe Airport for a hangar fire around 4:35 p.m. Tuesday.

East Fork firefighters, Douglas County deputies and units from Tahoe-Douglas and Carson City responded to a report of smoke coming from hangar D at the airport.

A water flow alarm reported from the hangar indicated the automatic sprinklers went off.

East Fork reported knockdown on the fire by 5:10 p.m. and no smoke was visible coming from the hangar a short time later.

Mono County provided coverage for East Fork in south county.

There was no report of injuries from the fire.

Because the sprinkler system was discharged for the fire, the hangar was on fire watch overnight. It was turned back over to the tenant around 6:35 p.m.

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West Springfield, MA – Sprinkler system activated for barn fire at expo

The West Springfield Fire Department said an investigation is underway to determine the cause of a barn fire at the Big E that resulted in 161 horses needing to be evacuated on Friday night.

At around 11:45 p.m., firefighters responded to the C Barn after receiving calls about the fire, according to the department. They said that the sprinkler system worked successfully and contained the flames.

“Upon arrival, it was confirmed that the reported C Barn on the grounds had a working fire that required the immediate evacuation of the animals housed in the barn,” the department said.

The department added that “a total of 161 horses are safe and recovered with minor injuries” after escaping the fire at the festival.