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Macomb, IL – Sprinkler system activated for fire at university hall

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A fire at Western Illinois University Grote Hall led to $20,000 in damages. The sprinkler system prevented the fire from spreading.

At 8:55 p.m., Wednesday, January 15, the Macomb Fire Department was dispatched to a water flow alarm at Grote Hall, 720 W Adams Street on the campus of Western Illinois University (WIU) in Macomb.

While enroute, the WIU Office of Public Safety (OPS) advised that they had smoke and flames in room 410. The first arriving units arrived on scene at 9:01 p.m. and began high-rise standpipe operations. Fire command made contact with OPS who had discharged two fire extinguishers on the fire.

The interior firefighting crew stretched a hose line to the fire room and finished extinguishing the fire. The fire was contained to a waste basket in the room.

The fire activated a sprinkler within the closet of the room and kept the fire from spreading. Multiple rooms sustained smoke and water damage and at least two residents were displaced.

Four on-duty firefighters responded to the call and nine additional firefighters responded to a crew callback. Emmet- Chalmers and Good Hope Fire Departments responded to the scene and assisted with primary searches of the building.

The fire was deemed under control at 9:12 PM. All units cleared at 11:21 p.m. One firefighter was transported to a local hospital for observation and was treated and released.

A smoke alarm was present in the room, however, did not alarm due to the device being obstructed by the resident. Once the sprinkler system activated the water flow alarm notified OPS dispatch of the fire.

The structure sustained fire, smoke, and water damage throughout and has an estimated loss of $20,000. The fire was investigated by the Macomb Fire Department and WIU OPS. The fire was deemed unintentional due to improper disposal of ignited materials.

The Macomb Fire Department wants to again remind citizens that smoke detectors are essential safety devices that play a crucial role in protecting lives and property by providing early warning of smoke or fire. Tampering with smoke detectors can lead to criminal charges.

The following agencies assisted: McDonough County Communications Center, Macomb IL Police, WIU OPS, WIU Support Staff, Lifeguard Ambulance Service of Illinois, Emmet- Chalmers FPD, Good Hope FPD, and the City of Macomb Public Works.

Apartment Building, Residential

Everett, WA – Sprinkler system controls overnight apartment fire; No injuries reported

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According to the Everett Fire Department, an early morning fire Thursday at the Station Place Apartments in Everett displaced seven residents but was quickly extinguished due to an effective sprinkler system.

The fire department responded to an automatic fire alarm at 3315 Broadway at 12:35 a.m.

After residents reported seeing smoke and flames from a third-story apartment, the call was upgraded to a commercial fire response.

Firefighters arriving on the scene found residents evacuating and a small kitchen fire in a third-floor unit.

The building’s sprinkler system was controlling the fire.

Crews stretched a hose line to the third floor while others assisted with the water supply and conducted searches of adjoining apartments and the building.

While no injuries were reported, the apartment where the fire originated sustained some fire and water damage.

At least two units on the second floor and a business space on the main floor also experienced water damage.

The fire was extinguished within 20 minutes of the first crew’s arrival due to the prompt action of firefighters and the sprinkler system, officials said.

Firefighters then spent several hours working on salvage and cleanup.

The Red Cross was contacted to assist the seven displaced residents.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential

Parma, OH – Sprinkler system controls fire at nursing home; No injuries reported

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A fire that broke out in the basement of a Parma nursing home on Monday was swiftly controlled by the facility’s sprinkler system before firefighters arrived. Around 5 p.m., the call prompted the Parma Fire Department to respond to reports of smoke and a possible fire at Parma Care Center, located at 5553 Broadview Road. Fortunately, the nursing home and rehabilitation center, with a capacity of 96 residents, did not have to face any injuries or displacement from the incident.

According to a statement from Fire Chief Mike Lasky, as reported by FOX8 News, the fire was quickly identified as in the basement and contained by the sprinklers installed within the building. Firefighters could fully extinguish the flames upon their arrival, preventing further damage. The efficiency of the fire suppression system was praised, with Lasky pointing out that this is a “great example of well maintained as well as regularly inspected fire suppression and alarm systems working properly to mitigate the risk of fire spread.”

The incident was a close call for residents and staff at Parma Care Center but served as a testament to the importance of proper fire safety measures. Details regarding the cause of the fire remain under investigation. Despite the limited scale of the fire, the quick reaction of the building’s safety systems and the prompt response from the local fire department ensured that the blaze did not escalate, as posted by the Parma Fire Department on their social media.

“No one was hurt or displaced by the fire,” reads the social media post by the Parma Fire Department, underscoring the incident’s fortunate conclusion. Further reporting from local news outlet FOX8 echoed this sentiment, highlighting that no firefighters or any of the facility’s 96 residents were injured during the blaze. As local authorities continue to investigate and pinpoint the exact cause of the fire, the community breathes a sigh of relief thanks to the effective deployment of safety measures that helped safely contain the potentially dangerous situation.

Apartment Building, Residential

Yorkville, IL – Sprinkler system extinguishes dryer fire at apartment complex; No injuries reported

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The Bristol Kendall Fire Protection District responded late Monday night to a dryer fire at an apartment complex in Yorkville.

No one was hurt, and the fire was extinguished by a sprinkler system before crews arrived. The incident occurred around 11:40 p.m.

All residents were able to evacuate safely.

Firefighters removed the dryer, checked for any additional fires, ventilated the building, and assisted an adjacent unit with water intrusion.

The cause of the fire is under investigation, but it was contained to the single dryer. Fire crews were on the scene for about two hours.

Apartment Building, Residential

Honolulu, HI – Sprinkler system activated for early morning structure fire; No injuries reported

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Honolulu Fire Department (HFD) crews responded to a structure fire early Monday morning at 60 North Nimitz Highway after a 911 call came in at 1:36 a.m.

Six fire units and about 26 personnel were on the scene, with the first crew arriving at 1:43 a.m.

When firefighters entered the apartment, they found that a sprinkler had already activated, keeping the fire contained to the kitchen.

Crews used a water extinguisher to fully put out the flames by 1:53 a.m.

After shutting off the sprinkler, they searched the apartment to make sure no one was inside.

The HFD’s Fire Investigator was called in to investigate.

Fire damage estimates have not been made.

HFD concluded operations with no reports of injuries.

Apartment Building, Residential

Gainesville, FL – Sprinkler system activated for 8th floor apartment fire; No injuries reported

Firefighters put out apartment fire in Gainesville early Monday morning.

According to Gainesville Fire Rescue, firefighters responded to an apartment fire on the 8th floor at 931 West University Avenue. The sprinkler system was able to extinguish the fire quickly.

There were no injuries reported but several apartments suffered water damage.

The cause of the fire is under investigation, but the origin of the fire believed to be a vacuum cleaner in the laundry room.

Residential, Residential High Rise

Los Angeles, CA – Sprinkler system activated for dumpster fire in high-rise basement; No injuries reported

Firefighters Sunday knocked down a dumpster fire in the basement of a 38-story high-rise in Westlake, which triggered alarm and fire sprinkler activations on multiple floors, authorities said.

Firefighters dispatched at 5:39 a.m. to 1100 W. Wilshire Blvd. had the fire out at 6:18 a.m., the Los Angeles Fire Department reported.

“Firefighters located a dumpster fire in the basement, which triggered fire sprinklers in a trash (chute) room on the 17th floor and is the source of the smoke,” said Margaret Stewart of the Los Angeles Fire Department.

“Firefighters will work with the building engineer to manipulate the HVAC system to fully ventilate the building and remove the smoke,” Stewart said. “Any occupants not already evacuated are being advised to shelter in place.”

Firefighters will continue to ascend the structure’s stairwell and check every floor to the top, to evaluate smoke conditions, Stewart said.

No injuries were reported.

Apartment Building, Residential

Kaukauna, WI – Sprinkler system extinguishes fire on second-floor balcony

A sprinkler system is credited with successfully extinguishing a small fire Saturday at Lamplighter Apartments in Kaukauna.

According to a news release, the Kaukauna Fire Department responded to an alarm and water flow activation at the two-story complex around 3:30 p.m.

When they arrived, firefighters saw residents evacuating the building, but no visible signs of smoke or flames.

A search, with the assistance of residents, located what had been a small fire on a second-floor balcony.

The fire had been completely extinguished by a single sprinkler head before firefighters arrived.

Fire damage was limited to the exterior of the building.

The sprinkler system prevented the fire from spreading into the attic, significantly minimizing property damage and potentially saving lives, according to firefighters.

The Kaukauna Fire Department also reminded residents to properly dispose of smoking materials in fireproof receptacles.

Apartment Building, Residential

North Bethesda, MD – Sprinkler system activated for fire on fifth floor apartment unit; No injuries reported

Several families are likely to be displaced after a Tuesday morning fire at Arrowwood Apartments in North Bethesda, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) spokesperson Pete Piringer.

According to radio transmissions, a report of a fire on the fifth floor of an apartment building at 5410 McGrath Blvd. came in at roughly 10:02 a.m. The fire activated sprinklers and fire alarms and residents of the building were evacuated.

Responding MCFRS crews reported there was light smoke throughout the fifth floor at roughly 10:15 a.m. but the fire had been extinguished by sprinklers. According to transmissions, a small pile of combustibles caught fire.

According to Piringer, the fire was controlled and extinguished by the sprinkler system by roughly 10:40 a.m.

Piringer said there were no injuries, but there was some water damage in the building.

Apartment Building, Residential

Hartford, CT – Sprinkler system contains fire at fifth floor apartment unit; No injuries reported

The Hartford Fire Department received reports of smoke in an apartment building in the Clay Arsenal neighborhood Saturday morning.  

Officials say the multiunit apartment’s fifth floor sprinkler system contained the fire before crews arrived at the scene, located at 1630 Main Street.

Crews said the fire was contained to one apartment and they made sure the fire was promptly extinguished.

The fire displaced two families who were given temporary shelter by a CT Transit bus. The American Red Cross is working to assist the displaced families.

Officials say no one was injured and the incident is under investigation.

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