Other / Not Specified, Other Business Fire sprinklers save two area business (Redmond, WA) May 5, 2013 viking210 In a 24 hour period, two fires in Redmond, Washington were controlled by a single fire sprinkler in each of these buildings. The first fire occurred overnight at an occupied commercial building. The fire was confined to one room in the building, centered by a few blower fans thanks to the building’s fire sprinklers, and the business was able to continue business within a couple hours of the fire. The other fire started in the kitchen of a townhouse and was unoccupied save for the resident’s dog. The home’s fire sprinkler extinguished the majority of the fire, thus protecting the dog until firefighters arrived to evacuate the animal. No injuries were reported in either incident.
Other / Not Specified, Other Business Fire sprinklers credited with saving bikes in racing circuit garage (Austin, TX) April 19, 2013 viking210 A lithium battery is being blamed for the fire that began in a motorcycle garage. The fire sprinkler put out the flames, and the motorcycles did not sustain any damage. No one was reported injured as a result of the fire.
Other / Not Specified, Other Business Fire sprinklers save popular movie theater, no injuries reported (Lexington, KY) April 13, 2013 viking210 A fire broke out inside the Movie Tavern off Richmond Road in Lexington, forcing everyone out of the building. Firefighters were called to the scene around noon. When they arrived, they found a fire in the office on the first floor. The sprinkler system already had most of the fire contained by the time crews got there, but everyone in the building was evacuated as a precaution.
Other / Not Specified, Other Business Fire sprinkler contains chemical laboratory fire (Des Plaines, IL) April 5, 2013 viking210 When fire crews arrived to a chemical fire at a laboraty, the building was already evacuated, and they found the fire limited thanks to building’s fire sprinkler. Fire crews were able to eliminate the rest of the fire within a half hour. No one was reported injured from the fire.
Other / Not Specified, Other Business Fire sprinkler system helps fire crews eliminate commercial fire (Gainesville, GA) March 14, 2013 viking210 A bale of scrap plastic was the start of an evening fire that broke out in a commercial building. Fire sprinklers, however, were able to contain the flames until firefighters arrived. Fire crews used heavy equipment to remove materials to ensure the fire was out and investigators are determining what started the fire. No injuries were reported.
Other / Not Specified, Other Business Sprinkler system controls commercial electrical fire (Fort Collins, CO) January 17, 2013 viking210 1 Comment A fire broke out early Wednesday morning in the First National Bank Building in Fort Collins. Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke coming from the electrical room, which is located in the first floor of the garage. The fire sprinkler system was activated and helped extinguish the fire and stop it from spreading. Fire damage was limited to the electrical room.
Other / Not Specified, Other Business Sprinkler system aids firefighters in commercial fire (Boston, MA) November 19, 2012 viking210 A fire started in a commercial building undergoing conversion into a supermarket. A single sprinkler head activated and controlled the fire. There were a large number of workers at the property at the time, but no injuries were reported.
Other / Not Specified, Other Business Sprinklers extinguish fire at YWCA women’s shelter (Williamsport, PA) November 19, 2012 viking210 A disaster was averted late Wednesday night at the YWCA when a fire caused by two children playing with a lighter on the fourth floor activated the building’s sprinkler system. The sprinklers put out the fire in a matter of minutes, according to city Fire Chief C. Dean Heinbach. “This could have been a real disaster had it not been for the sprinkler system,” Heinbach said. About 40 temporary residents and several staff members were safely evacuated from the building.
Other / Not Specified, Other Business Fire at transit center extinguished by fire sprinklers (Manitowac, WI) November 8, 2012 viking210 A fire broke out at Manitowoc’s new bus transit center Sunday afternoon. When firefighters arrived, two fire sprinkler heads were actively spraying water over a fire just outside the building’s main entrance. Fire Chief Bill Manis said the blaze shows the importance of installing fire sprinkler systems.
Other / Not Specified, Other Business Sprinkler system credited with putting out fire in community center (Yuma, AZ) November 1, 2012 viking210 A small fire at a community center was put out quickly by a sprinkler system before it could cause any damage, according to the Yuma Fire Department. “It points out the value of sprinkler systems,” Spokesman Mike Erfert said. “It makes a huge difference as far as the damage goes.”
