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Athletic Club/Sports Facility, Other Business

Green Bay, WI – Sprinkler system activated for fire at Lambeau Field locker rooms

Lambeau Field was evacuated Tuesday afternoon because of a fire in one of the stadium’s locker rooms.

Ashwaubenon Public Safety and the Green Bay Metro Fire Department were called to the Green Bay Packers’ stadium just before 2:20 p.m.

When the first crews arrived on scene, fire alarms were sounding, but no smoke or flames were visible on the exterior of the stadium. Staff members had been evacuated.

Firefighters entered the stadium through the Invisalign Gate and found a small fire in the third locker room — not the Packers’ or the visitors’ locker rooms. Officials say the sprinkler system had activated prior to first responders’ arrival and the majority of the fire had been extinguished.

Remaining hot spots were addressed and the fire was deemed fully extinguished within 10 minutes of the initial dispatch call. Crews remained on scene to clear smoke from the stadium.

A FOX 11 crew on the scene observed what appeared to be a burned plastic storage bin removed from the building. GBMFD Lt. Shauna Walesh said she did not have information on exactly what burned.

The fire marshal’s office is investigating the cause of the fire. No injuries were reported. A specific damage amount is unknown at this time.

Athletic Club/Sports Facility, Other Business

Norman, OK – Sprinkler system extinguishes concession stand fire at basketball game

Oklahoma Sooner’s men’s basketball game against the Georgia Bulldogs was delayed a few minutes Saturday after a popcorn machine erupted into flames inside Lloyd Noble Center in Norman, Okla.

The fire occurred early in the first half and prompted fans to be evacuated from the area around the concession center, according to multiple reports, before the flames were extinguished and the Southeastern Conference game resumed.

Different videos from Lloyd Noble Center showed people getting ushered away from the area near the machine — which was located at a concession stand on the venue’s concourse — and the sprinkler system eventually putting out the fire and leading to a smokey scene.

“I’m just glad the sprinkler system worked just for the safety of everybody but also that we were able to resume play,” Oklahoma head coach Porter Moser told reporters after the game, according to KOCO News 5. “I literally looked up and I’m like, ‘This is just, I mean, add it to the list’ in terms of stuff I’ve never seen like it. I mean, it was a huge flame.”

The delay occurred with 15:31 remaining, with Georgia leading 11-7, and SEC Network analyst Rodney Terry described the scene as a “full-blown fire going on right now.”

“A popcorn machine, it looks like,” play-by-play announcer Kevin Fitzgerald said, according to Awful Announcing. “Everybody’s starting to clear out. You can see the sprinkler overhead system is working right now. So, our officials, they pointed up there. Goodness gracious. Everybody is scattered from that area. The sprinkler system working effectively here. Oh my gosh! Well, good catch, partner. I didn’t even notice that. It seems like we have avoided any sort of catastrophic situation.”

Fitzgerald later made a joke about the popcorn being “overcooked,” saying, “Talk about burnt popcorn.”

Once the game resumed, the Sooners bounced back from their early deficit to earn a commanding 94-78 victory over the Bulldogs — serving as their second victory in a row after nine consecutive losses ruined their conference record.

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Goleta, CA – Fire in commercial building held in check by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

With the help of a fire sprinkler system, firefighters limited the damage from a fire that broke out Saturday in a Goleta commercial building, according to the Santa Barbara County Fire Department.

County Fire and the Santa Barbara City Fire Department personnel responded just after 7:30 a.m. to a report of a fire at 120 Cremona Drive, adjacent to Goleta City Hall.

The fire was knocked down at 8:04 a.m., said fire Capt. Mike Gray, and was contained to a single room on the first floor of the building.

The blaze was “held in check by the activation of one fire sprinkler head until fire crews arrived and fully extinguished it,” Gray said.

No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire was under investigation.

Firefighters remained on scene doing mop-up and overhaul.

Athletic Club/Sports Facility, Other Business

Nashua, NH – Sprinkler system activated for attic fire at country club

An attic fire activated sprinklers at Nashua Country Club, causing extensive interior water damage.

At approximately 7:30.a.m. Nashua Fire Rescue responded to a report of smoke in the building from a property rep at 25 Fairway Street, The Nashua Country Club.

Engine 2 was first to arrive and established command and met the property rep who stated that there was a fire in the attic. Ladder 2 arrived and reported a sprinkler activation. C4 arrived and assumed command.

E4 arrived and assisted with water supply and additional suppression. Units were able to access the attic in two locations and discovered a partially extinguished fire being held in check by the sprinkler system. E2 reported the fire knocked down and the sprinklers were shut down. Ladder 2 opened up a small portion of the roof to allow for ventilation. Crews remained on scene with extensive salvage and overhaul

The building sustained extensive water damage.

The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Nashua Fire Marshal’s Office.

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Mount Crawford, VA – Sprinkler system activated for lithium battery fire at Buc-ee’s; No injuries reported

Fire crews responded to a structure fire at the Buc-ee’s location in Mount Crawford on just after 9 p.m. on Friday evening.

When firefighters arrived at the scene, they discovered smoke billowing from the building. Upon entering to investigate, crews found flames in the storeroom area. The facility’s sprinkler system automatically activated, helping contain the fire and prompting an immediate evacuation of the building.

Chief Jeremy Holloway of the Rockingham County Fire and Rescue explained that the fire originated from lithium batteries on a golf cart used to service the fuel pumps.

“The battery started to smoke, and within a minute or so, the golf cart was engulfed in flames,” Holloway said.

Employees attempted to extinguish the fire using portable fire extinguishers, but the effort was unsuccessful against the rapidly spreading flames.

Holloway credited the building’s sprinkler system with preventing a catastrophe.

“Due to the good working sprinkler system, the fire was contained and held to the storeroom area until the fire department arrived and extinguished the fire,” he said.

After firefighters finished extinguishing the blaze, they placed several large fans inside the building to exhaust the smoke.

According to a Facebook post by the Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Department fire was completely cleared within two hours and five departments responded to the incident:

  • Rockingham County Department of Fire & Rescue
  • Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Company
  • Bridgewater Volunteer Rescue Squad
  • Weyers Cave Volunteer Fire Department
  • Grottoes Volunteer Fire Department

No injuries were reported.

Chief Holloway issued an important safety reminder regarding lithium batteries.

“If these batteries heat up, please get them out in the open air immediately because they will ignite and burn rapidly,” Holloway said.

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New Lenox, IL – Sprinkler system activated for machine fire

The New Lenox Fire Protection District responded to a reported structure fire in the 2200 block of Berens Drive in New Lenox just after 1:10 Thursday afternoon.

Upon arrival, crews found a baling machine on fire in an isolated room, with smoke conditions throughout the building. The facility’s automatic sprinkler system activated and successfully kept the fire in check. Fire crews then supplemented the sprinkler system with additional suppression efforts to further extinguish the fire. 

The incident remains ongoing but is under control at this time. 

Multiple agencies assisted on scene and provided station coverage to ensure continued service to the community, including the Frankfort Fire Protection District and Manhattan Fire Protection District. 

Additional information will be released as it becomes available. 

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Winkler, MB, Canada – Sprinkler system activated for late night fire at business; No injuries reported

Winkler Fire Department crews responded to a fire at ICON Technologies Limited late last night after alarms were reported just after 11 pm. 

According to Fire Chief Richard Paetzold, WFD was called to the business, where night shift workers confirmed there was an active fire upon crews’ arrival. The building’s sprinkler system had already been activated, helping to contain the fire and extinguish much of it before firefighters entered.

Fire crews then laid approximately 400 feet of hose to put out the remaining fire. Once the situation was under control, water flow from the sprinkler system was shut off.

Chief Paetzold praised the sprinkler system, saying it “Saved the day,” and that without it, “This would have been a very different story.”

No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and a damage estimate has not yet been determined.

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Jamestown, ND – Sprinkler system activated for fire at event center; No injuries reported

The Jamestown Fire Department responded on Monday, Dec. 22, to a report of a sprinkler system being activated at Hidden River Acres Event Center, according to Lt. Grant Christianson.

Four units and 18 firefighters responded to 901 4th Ave. NW at about 12:45 p.m. Monday.

When firefighters arrived, they found smoke inside the Hidden River Acres Event Center, Christianson said.

“Two guys went in and noticed it wasn’t hot in there, and then saw the sprinkler head was going off, so they shut the sprinkler system down and then just ventilated the structure from smoke,” he said. “The system put the fire out. It did what it was supposed to do.”

Christianson said the building received minor smoke damage, and the ice machine was also damaged.

Christianson said the cause of the fire was from the ice machine malfunctioning.

No injuries were reported.

Firefighters were on scene for about an hour.

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Chicopee, MA – Fire at automotive facility controlled by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

Chicopee fire crews were called to a second-alarm fire at the Tsubaki Automotive facility on Lonczak Street Thursday afternoon.

According to the Chicopee Fire Department, calls came in shortly after 3:15 p.m. reporting a fire at 106 Lonczak Street.

When firefighters arrived, crews learned the fire had begun inside a piece of the company’s machinery. The building’s sprinkler system had already activated and was helping to control the flames as responders entered.

Firefighters were able to bring the situation under control quickly, and no injuries were reported. Thursday’s incident marks the second fire at the location in recent months.

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Channahon, IL – Sprinkler system activated for fire at truck stop

The Channahon Fire Protection District has issued a Facebook post surrounding Friday morning’s building fire at the Love’s/Speedco Truck Service building. Fire engines were notified of the fire alarm at 5:47 a.m. at 23865 W Bluff Road and remained on the scene until around 8:30 a.m.

As engine companies were approaching the scene, the first arriving firefighters confirmed a working fire within the facility, Channahon announced. The fire was located in the east maintenance bay. Fire crews forced entry at the north and east portions of the building through overhead garage and man doors to access the fire. The fire was extinguished at 6:31 a.m.

One firefighter sustained minor injuries during the incident and was treated and released. The cause of the fire remains under investigation, but is considered accidental in nature, the Channahon Fire Protection District announced.

The building was not occupied at the time of the fire. The following agencies aided at the scene of the fire: Minooka Fire, Troy Fire, Wilmington Fire, Coal City Fire, Joliet Fire, Lockport Fire, Elwood Fire, Morris Ambulance, Channahon Police Department, NiCor, and ComEd.

“As part of this release, we would like to highlight the importance of the facilities’ well-maintained fire suppression system and fire alarm system directly connected to the central dispatch center, Wescom. Even though the building sustained smoke and radiant heat damage in the fire’s area of origin, there was NO damage to the remainder of the building. The sprinkler system’s response held the fire to the area of origin,” Channahon fire officials noted.

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