Other / Not Specified, Other Business Bowling Green, KY – Sprinkler system extinguishes fire, prevents it from spreading in downtown building December 5, 2016 viking210 At about 7:30 p.m. Thursday, the Bowling Green Fire Department responded to a structure fire with visible flames on the third floor at 423 Park Row, the building adjacent to the Brewing Co. Three fire trucks responded to the call and immediately started preparing a ladder truck to allow firefighters access to the roof. Once they gained access, they found a small fire had been extinguished by the building’s sprinkler system. “On a large building we will try to determine exactly where it is before we start committing resources to the wrong area,” BGFD Chief Jason Colson said. “We’ve shut down the sprinkler system and stopped water from flowing in the building.” Firefighters also went into the surrounding buildings to verify that there weren’t any other issues or possible fires. Colson said no further fire resources were needed and both buildings were unoccupied. The cause of the fire was undetermined as of 8:30 p.m. Fire investigators were called to the scene. BGFD was attempting Thursday night to make contact with the building owner.
Other / Not Specified, Other Business Albuquerque, NM – Sprinkler systems help protect businesses in string of arson fires November 29, 2016 viking210 The Federal Bureau of Investigations confirms one person is in custody following a string of fires at several Albuquerque businesses Saturday morning. Albuquerque Police Chief Gorden Eden would not elaborate on the suspect’s connection to the fires. “We do have a person in custody and we firmly believe that our community is safe and this should not happen again,” said Chief Eden. The FBI is leading the investigation and they have not released any details on who was taken into custody or what charges that person faces. APD says it is helping the FBI, ATF and State Police gather evidence. Albuquerque Police Arrested the suspect Saturday morning in connection with a fire at the Barnes and Noble at Coronado Center, another fire at the Old Navy Store on Cutler near San Mateo and a fire at the Shred It center on Broadway. Those businesses all suffered fire and smoke damage as well as water damage from sprinkler systems set off by the fires. There were similar incidents at three Starbucks locations in Albuquerque on Friday morning.
Other / Not Specified, Other Business Thurmont, MD – Fire at catalog business controlled with assistance from sprinkler system October 31, 2016 viking210 Frederick County Fire and Rescue responded to a building fire around noon on Saturday on Apples Church Road in Thurmont, Md. Official said smoke was coming from the top of a building which led neighbors to call 911. Fire officials said that the sprinkler system went on which helped calm down the fire, but fire crews did use fire hoses. Locals said that a catalog business is located in that building and the property owner and businesses owner was on site. No one was harmed in this incident “Once the smoke gets cleared out then we will go in and make sure that the fire is completely out, there is no areas and the Fire Marshall will do their determination and figure out what caused the fire,” said Battalion Chief, Doug Wallick. This is an open investigation.
Other / Not Specified, Other Business Portage, MI – Sprinkler system helps contain attic fire at business October 17, 2016 viking210 Portage firefighters put out an attic fire at a West Michigan business on Sunday. Firefighters were sent to J. Rettenmaier, 1615 Vanderbilt Ave., just before 2:30 p.m. after a fire alarm was set off at the business. According to firefighters there was light smoke coming from the building when they arrived and found an activated sprinkler. The firefighters said there was a small fire in the attic and they had to cut two holes in the roof to get to the area. No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire is under investigation by the Fire Marshal.
Other / Not Specified, Other Business Portland, ME – Sprinkler system contains overnight bank fire; Business opens as usual in morning September 9, 2016 viking210 About two dozen firefighters responded to the Norway Savings Bank building early Wednesday morning for a fire. A bank spokeswoman said the bank will open as usual Wednesday. The bank’s drive-up opened at 8 a.m. and its lobby will open at 8:30 a.m., she said. Karen Hakala said bank officials were thankful that no one was in the building when the fire broke out and that no one was hurt. The fire started on the third floor near a water heater, Deputy Fire Chief Shawn Neat said. Crews were called to the building on Congress Street around 2:45 a.m.
Other / Not Specified, Other Business Mount Vernon, KY – Fire at Renfro Valley entertainment center controlled by sprinkler system July 20, 2016 viking210 In the early evening hours of July 16th the Mount Vernon Fire Dept. was dispatched to a reported building on fire in the Village at Renfro Valley. Upon arrival, fire units observed a large amount of smoke coming from the replica fire station building in the village, across from the gristmill. Once crews made entry, it was determined that the fire was actually a golf cart on fire inside and not the building itself. The building’s sprinkler system activated and kept the fire contained. It was quickly extinguished, with only smoke and water damage to the building and its contents. Brindle Ridge Fire Department responded automatic aid while Brodhead Fire Department responded mutual aid.
Other / Not Specified, Other Business Amarillo, TX – Sprinkler system keeps vehicle fire from spreading at wrecker service business July 20, 2016 viking210 A wrecked car inside a storage facility was destroyed by fire at T-Miller Wrecker Service in Amarillo on Saturday morning. Amarillo Fire Department responded to 1201 S. Johnson St. at 2:07 a.m. and found a light haze surrounding the large single-story metal storage building. Fire crews entered and found a single car in the building on fire. The sprinkler system kept the fire from spreading to dozens of other vehicles, fire officials said. The fire was under control by 2:38 p.m. A representative from the wrecker service said the vehicle that caught fire was involved in a wreck earlier and was the last one brought inside before the business closed at 6 p.m. Friday. No injuries were reported. Fire damage was contained to the car. Minor heat damage was sustained to the ceiling above.
Other / Not Specified, Other Business Boca Raton, FL – Overnight laundry fire at veterinary office contained by sprinkler system July 15, 2016 viking210 At 12:37AM Thursday, Boca Raton Firefighters responded to a fire located at the Calusa Veterinary office, 6900 Congress Ave, Boca Raton. Firefighters arrived and found heavy smoke inside the building and the fire being kept confined to a clothes dryer by the activation of a single head from the buildings fire sprinkler system. Firefighters quickly extinguished the limited remaining fire which was located inside the drum of the clothes dryer with a pressurized water extinguisher. Several staff members were on scene at the time of the fire and were moving animals to a safe location as the fire department arrived. There were no firefighter or civilian injuries. All animals were rescued, one dog suffered smoke inhalation and was treated by paramedics and then turned over to the veterinary staff for follow-up treatment and is doing better. Fire Investigators are on scene, the exact cause of the fire is still under investigation at the time of this press release.
Other / Not Specified, Other Business San Diego, CA – Fire at Petco Park food court extinguished by sprinkler system during MLB All-Star events July 12, 2016 viking210 At least one restaurant at the Petco Park food court was to remain closed Sunday afternoon during some All-Star related events, due to a grease fire in a kitchen. The fire activated the sprinkler system, and was out by the time San Diego Fire-Rescue firefighters arrived on scene, according to spokesman Lee Swanson. Firefighters were dispatched to Petco Park at about 10:15 a.m. Two engines, one truck and a battalion chief, were sent, but the first crew to arrive cancelled some of the responding firefighters when they discovered the fire had already been extinguished, Swanson said. It was unclear which restaurant was affected, but Swanson said the San Diego County Health Department would have to re-certify the restaurant before it could serve food again. San Diego Fire-Rescue Chief Brian Fennessy tweeted photos from the scene, showing the fire had been contained to a small area. Two events were scheduled to take place at Petco Park Sunday, in advance of the Major League Baseball All-Star game on Tuesday. The All-Star Futures game was scheduled for 4 p.m., followed by a softball game at 7 p.m. featuring celebrities, athletes and former MLB players.
Other / Not Specified, Other Business Windsor Locks, CT – Laundromat fire contained by sprinkler system June 18, 2016 viking210 A fire that started in a dryer at Cozy Corner Laundromat injured one patron Tuesday evening before firefighters could douse the blaze. At 6:35 p.m. firefighters responded to an emergency call from the laundromat, located at 255 Main St., and found heavy smoke when they arrived, Assistant Fire Chief Francis DeBella said. “The sprinkler system held the fire in check, while we were able to get in there and extinguish it in about an hour,” he said. The fire originated in a dryer, DeBella said, and burned a female customer who had tried to douse the flames. The woman’s burns were minor ones, he said, and she was evaluated by the Lions Club ambulance crew. Firefighters from Bradley International Airport responded to the scene with their ladder truck, and police assisted with traffic control. The fire marshal is investigating the cause of the blaze.
