Per the Wilmington Fire Department, firefighters responded to a business on S Front Street at around 11:15 a.m. The fire was contained by the sprinkler system, and nobody was injured.
As the businesses survey the damage, both The Husk and Yosake are closed.
“We are thankful for everyone who has already been a part of trying to get us back on our feet, and we will keep everyone posted as we move forward from this. We hope to see you soon,” a Yosake announcement states.
The first fire occurred on Friday at about 7:15 p.m. at the Tri State Battery building on 107 Albe Drive off Old Baltimore Pike, south of Newark.
Deputy firemarshal’s went to the scene and determined that an electrical malfunction with a lithium-ion battery ignited combustibles.
The fire was contained by the sprinkler system until the Fire Department arrived. Damage to the building is estimated at $75,000 and no injuries were reported.
The second fire was reported on Saturday at around 12:30 p.m. at the Delaware Solid Waste Authority, 1101 Lambsons Lane in New Castle.
Deputy fire marshals determined the fire was caused by an undetermined heat source igniting combustibles inside of the building.
The fire was contained by the sprinkler system until firefighters arrived. Damage to the building is estimated at $100,000 and no injuries were reported.
The sprinkler system helped control the blaze until fire crews could put it out.
The West Kelowna Fire Department was able to stop a car fire in an underground parkade from causing extensive damage to the building.
Crews were called to 4215 Gellatly Road South just before 6 p.m. on June 21.
The vehicle was engulfed in flames and heavy black smoke upon arrival.
The overhead sprinklers activated and helped to contain the blaze until the fire department could extinguish it.
Residents of the building were evacuated safely and were able to return to their unit once it was deemed safe.
ESF officials said that firefighters responded to a reported trash fire at about 2 a.m. on June 5 at ABC Roofing on West 6th Avenue. Responding fire crews arrived to find a stack of wooden pallets on fire outside of the building and eight units were called to the scene, authorities said. Fire officials said that the heat from the blaze activated the sprinkler system inside and saved the building with damage limited to a small amount of fire damage and the rest related to smoke and water.
No injuries were reported in the incident and the cause of the fire is under investigation, fire officials said.
A significant fire damaged a large commercial building Saturday evening in Oxford.
Oxford fire officials reported responding to the blaze at 822 Main Street shortly before 7:30 p.m.
The structure accommodates several businesses.
Due to the smoke, races at the nearby Oxford Plains Speedway were briefly halted.
Fortunately, there were no injuries, and the building’s sprinkler system is credited with preventing further destruction.
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the fire.
A crew was notified of a fire alarm at 7:47 p.m. and arrived under 4 minutes, the department said.
“Engine 14 found an alarm sounding with smoke from a roll up door,” EDF stated. “The crew called for a full commercial alarm assignment bringing 3 additional engines, 2 trucks, 2 BCs and an ambulance.”
Crews made entry in to the building and were confronted by heavy smoke from a fire within a machine shop.
Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire which was held in check by the sprinkler system.
Crews are working to clear smoke and overhaul the fire.
There were no injuries and the fire is under investigation.
Around 9:30 p.m., the Penetanguishene Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 58 Church Street, fire chief Richard Renaud wrote in an email to Barrie 360.
He says crews arrived to find smoke and flames coming from the front door.
“The building, a sprinklered former hospital (Beechwood Hospital), was vacant and for sale at the time of the fire,” said Renaud. “Initial reports were that people were possibly inside. That information turned out to be false.”
Firefighters quickly knocked down the blaze and searched the building.
“The building’s operating sprinkler system kept the fire isolated to the area of origin,” said Renaud. “There were no operating smoke alarms in the building.”
The fire is considered suspicious, according to Renaud. The fire marshal has been contacted and OPP are securing the scene.
He added that there were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.
“[I] would like to remind everyone to make sure they have working Smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms in their homes,” said Renaud. “Early detection is key in surviving a fire. Test your devices today.”
After upgrading the alarm, the first arriving company deployed a handline and forced entry into the suspected fire unit. Fire companies ensured there was no fire extension into adjoining units and confirmed there were no occupants in the structure. At 10:23 p.m., the incident scene was deemed under control. Fire companies remained on the scene until 11:39 p.m. to ensure the occupancy was secure and there was no further fire hazard.
The Naperville Fire Department was assisted on the scene by the Naperville Police Department and the Naperville Transportation, Engineering and Development Department (TED). The Warrenville Fire Protection District, Lisle Woodridge Fire Protection District and Bolingbrook Fire Department provided station coverage during the incident. The cause is still under investigation. There were no injuries to any civilians or firefighters while operating on scene.
