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Penetanguishene, ON, Canada – Sprinkler system activated for suspicious fire in former hospital; No injuries reported

Fire officials say they battled flames at a former hospital in Penetanguishene on Monday, believing it suspicious.

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.”

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Riverside, CA – Sprinkler system activated for fire at auto care shop; No injuries reported

At 2019 on May 14th engine 10 was dispatched to a fire alarm at Otwells Auto Care at 7304 Indiana.  They arrived to find smoke coming from a large commercial building.  A structure response was dispatched, and the crew immediately initiated fire attack.  On entry what they found was a vehicle on fire burning while up on a lift. The fire was being held in check by a fire sprinkler directly above the vehicle.  The fire was brought under control at 2040.  The damage was estimated at $30,000 to the vehicle and building.  There were no civilian or firefighter injuries.  Care of the scene was returned to the business owner.

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Naperville, IL – Sprinkler system activated for structure fire; No injuries reported

At 10:01 p.m. on Tuesday, May 14, the Naperville Emergency Communications Center (ECC) received notification about an activated fire alarm at 450 W. 5th Ave. Naperville 911 (ECC) dispatched a single unit to the scene. Upon arrival NFD found activation of the sprinkler system and the odor of smoke. The assignment was upgraded to a general alarm consisting of 13 pieces of fire apparatus and 29 personnel, including an incident commander and incident safety officer, to the reported address.

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.

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Moscow, ID – Sprinkler system activated for fire at theater; No injuries reported

This morning, May 10, 2024, at approximately 8:00 am, the Moscow Volunteer Fire Department responded to a reported fire at Hartung Theater, located on the 600 block of Stadium Drive on the University of Idaho campus.

The Moscow Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to the scene at approximately 8:00 am after reports of visible smoke and flames from the theater’s loading dock and an adjacent box truck.

The first responding officer arrived within five minutes and confirmed an active fire, with smoke and flames showing from the loading dock area and the box truck. The building’s fire alarm and sprinkler system had activated, helping to control the spread of the fire.

The first fire engine arrived within six minutes, quickly establishing a water supply and extinguishing the main body of the fire at the loading dock. Subsequent units checked for any fire extension inside the building. The investigation determined that the fire was primarily outside but smoke had entered the building. A single sprinkler head activated inside helped to keep the fire contained to the exterior.

The Idaho State Fire Marshal’s Office has been contacted to investigate the fire, as the building is located on state property. No injuries were reported, and the scene was managed with cooperation from University of Idaho staff.

Response to the incident included units from Moscow Fire, Moscow Ambulance, and Moscow Police. The fire is currently under investigation by state authorities. For further information, contact the fire administration office.

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Appleton, WI – Sprinkler system activated for building fire; No injuries reported

The Appleton Fire Department credits working fire alarms and sprinkler systems with limiting damage from a fire downtown Friday.

Firefighters were dispatched to a building in the 100 block of College Avenue around 10:30 p.m. by a fire alarm.

Fire crews faced heavy smoke and limited visibility but were able to bring the fire under control within five minutes thanks to the building’s sprinkler system.

Damage is estimated to be $35,000. No injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Portland, OR – Sprinkler system activated for overnight fire at business

An overnight fire in a Portland business was within by a bundle of towels and rags, Portland Fire & Rescue said.

Overnight, PF&R was called to a commercial fire at 5525 Southeast 26th Avenue. The original call was for a fire alarm with four firefighters responding.

After confirming water was flowing in the sprinklers and smoke was showing, the call was increased to a single alarm response. A total of 26 firefighters responded.

According to PF&R, the sprinkler system doused most of the fire and firefighters were able to extinguish the remaining flames.

The fire was within a bundle of towels and rags that officials were able to safely remove from the building.

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Bishopville, SC – Sprinkler system activated for overnight fire at laundromat; No injuries reported

The Lee County Fire Department (LCFD) said crews battled an overnight fire at a laundromat in Bishopville early Monday morning.

At around 2:30 a.m., crews responded to a commercial fire alarm activation at Crown Laundry in Bishopville. Officials said the business was closed at the time of the fire.

Fire units found smoke coming from the facility and combatted the fire alongside the facility’s fire sprinkler system.

LCFD said no people were injured and found the fire started unintentionally in a laundry cart.

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San Diego, CA – Sprinkler system activated for dumpster fire outside business; No injuries reported

The Oceanside Fire Department was able to quickly put out a dumpster fire Saturday morning that was threatening businesses on Oceanside Blvd.

Fire crews responded to a dumpster that was on fire in an alcove of a commercial building in the 4000 block of Oceanside Blvd., near the intersection with College Blvd, at 6:41 a.m. Saturday.

The Oceanside Fire Department reports a sprinkler inside the alcove was activated and helped douse the fire. Once on the scene, fire crews were able to knock down the fire within seven minutes.

The fire department said all nearby businesses were cleared of smoke within 20 minutes, and reminded businesses to make sure to have updated access keys in emergency key boxes to help emergency personnel safely and quickly enter a structure when needed.

No injuries or damages were reported.

The Vista Fire Department and SDG&E assisted at the scene. The cause and origin of the dumpster fire is under investigation.

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Madison, WI – Sprinkler system activated for fire in 6-story building

Crews were called to a fire at a Madison complex on Monday evening around 9:30pm.

Firefighters on Engine 3 responded to The Standard Madison apartment complex (1868 E. Washington Ave.), a mixed-use building. 911 was simultaneously alerted when the alarm monitoring company called in a water flow alarm and a resident said a fire alarm was sounding throughout the complex. It was upgraded to a full fire response after noticing heavy smoke coming from a bar that was under construction. They made entry and found a sprinkler was activated. Firefighters used a water can to complete extinguishment of the fire.

The building has businesses on the first level with apartments above.

It shows the importance of a working sprinkler system, even when a business is under construction.

“The sprinkler system did its job. The sprinkler head closest to the fire activated, contained the fire to the area of origin, notified the occupants of the building through the fire alarm system and notified Dane County 911 whom dispatched Madison Fire to the scene for final extinguishment and clean up.” said Fire Marshal Bill Sullivan.

The fire was caused by spontaneous combustion by improperly disposing of oil and stain-soaked clothing. No residents were displaced, and the other businesses were able to open as scheduled.

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South Windsor, CT – Sprinkler system activated for laundry fire at business

A fire was found in a pile of laundry at a business in South Windsor early Wednesday morning and the fire marshal is working to determine if the business can reopen.

Firefighters were alerted to the fire at Unitex by the fire alarm. The business on S. Satellite Road is a laundry service.

Crews found heavy smoke in the building. Firefighters said there was no visibility in the building, which made finding the fire difficult, but the sprinkler system was activated.

According to fire officials, the fire was found in a pile of laundry. It was put out quickly and was contained to the area.

The crews aired out the remaining smoke and have overhauled the affected area.

The gas and electricity have been temporarily turned off at the building.

The fire marshal is working to determine if the business can reopen.

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