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Charlotte, NC – Sprinkler system activated for fire at recycling facility; No injuries reported

Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire at a recycling facility in southwest Charlotte Monday afternoon. 

According to the Charlotte Fire Department, the blaze was reported at 4:15 p.m. at Sonoco Recycling in the 3900 block of Revolution Park Drive. This is a light industrial area near Clanton Road. Heavy smoke and fire was showing when crews arrived.

Charlotte Fire officials believe the fire originated from a pile of cardboard in the building, and the wind contributed to it spreading to the surrounding cardboard.

The majority of the fire was contained to the outside. Although the fire extended to the inside of the building, CFD said the building’s internal sprinkler system helped control the fire.

The fire was brought under control by 5:05 p.m. and caused roughly $65,000 in damages. There were no injuries from the fire.

North Haven, CT – Sprinkler system activated for fire at commercial building; No injuries reported

A fire at a North Haven business caused about $100,000 in damages over the weekend, according to fire officials.

Firefighters were called to an automatic fire alarm at a commercial building on Sacket Point Road on Saturday around 5:30 p.m. Additional firefighters from surrounding towns were also brought in.

Once inside, firefighters said they found heavy smoke conditions throughout the building and found a machine on fire.

The sprinkler system activated and helped to slow the spread of the fire.

The building was not occupied at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported.

Fire officials said business operations are temporarily impacted due to equipment damage that is pending repairs, but the offices remain open.

Investigators said the equipment and damages are estimated to be about $100,000.

Sacramento, CA – Fire kept in check by sprinkler system at oldest building in Old Sacramento

A fire happened early Tuesday morning at one Old Sacramento’s oldest buildings, Evangeline’s Costume Mansion.

According to the Sacramento Fire Department, the fire began shortly after 1 a.m. on the 100 block of K Street. Crews found cold smoke upon entry, which Sacramento Fire Captain Justin Sylvia says “is a very dangerous situation” for firefighters.

He says the building also contained many obstacles for crews due to costumes and merchandise. Firefighters were able to put out the fire with the help of the building’s sprinkler system.

“Once [fire crews] did locate the fire, the fire was being kept what we call ‘in check’ by the fire sprinklers inside, so they were able to get a quick knockdown on the fire,” said Sylvia. “The real hero, I guess you could say in this, were the fire sprinklers.”

Evangeline’s suffered “extensive” damage due to a combination of the fire, smoke and flooding caused by the sprinklers. The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time.

The building containing Evangeline’s Costume Mansion, also known as the Lady Adams Building, is considered to be the oldest building in Old Sacramento.

Washington, D.C. – Sprinkler system contains fire at three-story building; No injuries reported

A fire broke out at a three-story building in northeast D.C. on Tuesday.

D.C. Fire and EMS was notified by an automatic fire alarm. The building, which sits at the 300 block of Massachusetts Avenue NE, is combined with the Pupatella Neapolitan Pizza restaurant on the first floor. The blaze was reported on the third floor.

The fire was extinguished by firefighters and a sprinkler system is helping keep it contained.

There were no injuries and investigators have been requested.

Oklahoma City, OK – Fire contained by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

Oklahoma City firefighters put out an early morning fire at a building in northeast Oklahoma City.

This happened just before 11:30 p.m. Tuesday near Northeast 3rd and Kate Avenue.

Firefighters say a bin full of dust mops caught fire.

The building’s sprinkler system helped contain the fire to the bin.

Firefighters put out the fire.

No one was hurt.

Firefighters aren’t sure how the bin caught fire.

North Haven, CT – Dryer fire at animal hospital contained by sprinkler system

A fire broke out at Central Animal Hospital on Sunday night.

Crews responded to Devine Street around 9:15 p.m. for the report of a dryer fire and heavy smoke at the animal hospital.

The animal hospital says the fire was quickly contained thanks to their sprinkler system and the efforts of the North Haven Fire Department.

They say the damage from the fire was minimal. No patients were ever near the fire.

During the evacuation, an incoming ER patient arrived in cardiac tamponade.

“Without hesitation, our medical staff set up a makeshift treatment area and performed life-saving measures, ultimately stabilizing the patient under extreme conditions,” the hospital said.

Thankfully, damage to the hospital was limited to a small section. The hospital remains open.

No further information was released.

Rocky River, OH – Sprinkler system activated for fire at AMC theater

Rocky River firefighters responded to an AMC Westwood Town Center after multiple recliners caught fire.

Rocky River Fire Chief Aaron Lenart said the fire activated the automatic sprinkler system, extinguishing the bulk of the fire.

Fairview Park Fire assisted Rocky River Fire with the response.

Lenart did not have an estimate of the damages.

“The sprinkler system most definitely controlled and saved the rest of the building from a devastating fire,” Lenart said.

19 News is working to confirm details on any injuries and the precise time of the fire.

The fire remains under investigation.

Norfolk, VA – Sprinkler system activated for HVAC system fire; No injuries reported

Norfolk Fire-Rescue responded to a fire at the Scope Arena Thursday morning.

A malfunctioning HVAC system caught on fire shortly before 7:45 a.m., according to the assistant chief of Norfolk Fire-Rescue. The sprinkler system activated and helped extinguish the fire.

No one was injured.

Crews are working to clear the smoke from the building. Officials said people in the area will smell smoke as they work to clear it out.

Syracuse, NY – Sprinkler system activated for fire at historic building; No injuries reported

Firefighters put out a fire Tuesday afternoon on the third floor of the historic Gridley Building in downtown’s Hanover Square.

The fire at 101 E. Water St. was reported at about 2:35 p.m., according to 911 Center dispatches.

Firefighters found heavy smoke on the third floor, according to District Chief Matt Craner, a fire department spokesperson.

No injuries were reported, according to a fire official.

Water Street was closed from Washington Street to South Warren Street. Washington Street was also closed from East Genesee Street to South Salina Street.

The fire set off the sprinkler system, causing heavy smoke. All occupants were evacuated, Craner said. The fire was out after about 50 minutes, he said.

The third floor contains office space, Craner said.

The third floor of the building suffered moderate fire damage, Craner said.

The third and fourth floor suffered smoke damage. All floors of the building suffered water damage, including the Prime Steak House restaurant on the ground floor, he said.

Designed by local architect Horatio Nelson White, the building was completed adjacent to the Erie Canal (now Erie Boulevard) in 1867 for the Onondaga County Savings Bank.

White is also known for designing Syracuse University’s first building, the Hall of Languages, which was completed in 1870 and has a similar style as the Gridley Building.

Over recent decades, the building has housed restaurants on its ground floor and office space in its upper floors.

Grand Forks, ND – Sprinkler system extinguishes fire at business; No injuries reported

Early Friday morning  the Grand Forks Fire Department responded to a general fire alarm at 1300 South Columbia Road.

When fire crews arrived, they encountered smoke in a hallway and an office area.

The automatic sprinkler system was activated and effectively extinguished the fire, preventing the fire from spreading and minimizing damage. Fire crews removed smoke from the building and assisted with water cleanup. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and there were no injuries to occupants or fire personnel on the scene.

The Grand Forks Fire Department responded with five engines, one truck, one command vehicle, and 17 personnel.

The fire department was assisted by the Grand Forks Police Department and Altru Ambulance.

The Grand Forks Fire Department would like to remind all residents of the effectiveness of smoke detectors and sprinkler systems in preventing or minimizing fire damage.

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