Martin said the fire was extinguished when firefighters arrived a few minutes after the alarm system notified GFFR. Snuggs said the damage is estimated at $50,000 or less and My Neighbor in Need’s insurance will cover the cleanup and repairs.
Category Archives: Other Business
Easton, MA – Fire at team sports apparel company is minimized with help from sprinkler system
La Crosse, WI – Sprinkler system credited with controlling early morning fire at corrugating business
Rollinsford, NH – Fire in 160-year-old mill building limited by sprinkler system
Toledo, OH – Fire in salvage shop garage controlled with help from sprinkler system
Mesquite, NV – Sprinkler system completely extinguishes fire at Conestoga Golf Club
E-11, R-11, Chief 2 Responded to the Conestoga Golf Club for a water flow alarm. Arrived to find audible and visual alarms and employees evacuated from building. Staff advises they have had a fire. Found an exterior storage rack under a covered patio near kitchen area that had burned boxes and other material on it. Fire completely extinguished by automatic sprinkler system which was still flowing water. Flow of water stopped and system returned to service other than the single head that activated and put the fire out. Minor scorching to building but no structural damage. Fire determined to be accidental in nature.
Stevens Point, WI – Overnight equipment fire at publishing company contained by sprinkler system
Los Angeles, CA – Challenging fire at commercial building held in check with help from sprinkler system
Las Vegas, NV – Suspicious fire at business doused by sprinkler system
The fire started around 1 a.m. in the 6100 block of Brent Thurman Way, near Sunset Road and the 215 Beltway. Upon arrival, firefighters saw no visible fire or smoke coming from the structure but the sprinklers were activated. There was a small fire in offices that were under construction. The fire is under investigation.