According to fire department dispatches, the small fire was knocked down by the apartment’s sprinkler system and caused minor damage. No injuries were reported.

Connecticut Night (9pm-5am)

Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential

Sprinklers credited with putting out nursing home fire (Sykesville, MD)

September 24, 2012 viking210

A small fire on Friday evening at a retirement community was accidental in nature, and was put out quickly because of sprinklers, according to the State Fire Marshals’ office. No injuries were reported in the incident.

Evening (6pm-9pm)Maryland

Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential

Laundry room fire at senior living center controlled by sprinkler system (Lynnwood, WA)

August 31, 2012 viking210

A fire in a clothes dryer at a senior living center north of Lynnwood on Wednesday caused minimal damage thanks to a sprinkler that kept flames in check until firefighters arrived, officials said. “A fire like this at a time of the morning when most residents are sleeping could have resulted in tragedy, but one sprinkler head was able to keep the fire contained to the clothes dryer,” District 1 spokeswoman Leslie Hynes said. “This is an excellent example of how sprinklers can react quickly to save lives and reduce property damage.”

Night (9pm-5am)Washington

Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential

Sprinkler system contains fire at senior apartment complex (Las Vegas, NV)

August 21, 2012 viking210

Firefighters rescued a woman early Tuesday morning after her eastern valley apartment unit caught fire. Officials said a sprinkler in her kitchen helped contain the fire and may have saved the woman’s life.

Nevada Night (9pm-5am)

Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential

Sprinkler system suppresses fire at senior living center (Beverly Hills, MI)

July 30, 2012 viking210

A fire at a senior living complex in Beverly Hills forced the evacuation of residents early Sunday morning. The fire was started in the kitchen. Beverly Hills Department of Public Safety Lt. Michael Vargas stated the facilities sprinkler system was able to put out the fire. “The suppression system extinguished the fire,” stated Vargas. “No one was hurt as a result.”

Early AM (5am-7am)Michigan

Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential

Small fire suppressed by sprinklers at retirement facility (Wilkes-Barre, PA)

July 27, 2012 viking210

Officials at the center briefly evacuated about 30 residents when a faulty light fixture caught a bathroom on fire. Sprinkler systems were immediately activated, and the fire department was on hand within 10 minutes of the fire being reported. No injuries were reported and the damage is said to be minimal.

Afternoon (12pm-6pm)Pennsylvania

Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential

Sprinkler System Contains Fire at Senior Apartment Complex (Eau Claire, WI)

June 20, 2012 viking210

No one was hurt in a fire Monday afternoon at a senior apartment complex and nursing home on the city’s far northwest side. An investigation determined the fire was caused by boxes that had been left on a stove while the occupant was in the process of moving. The fire was contained to the stove and cabinets above. It was doused by the sprinkler system.

Afternoon (12pm-6pm)Wisconsin

Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential

Sprinklers allow time for successful evacuation of nursing home during fire (Attica, IN)

June 11, 2012 viking210

All of the 43 residents and three staff members were evacuated after a fire broke out in one of the rooms in the north wing, according to Attica fire Chief Ed O’Farrell. “I feel the staff took charge of the situation and collaborated well with the departments,” said Gustus, “The residents were evacuated outside, warm and secure within minutes.”

Reporting on lives and property saved by fire sprinklers