Category Archives: Residential
Chilliwack, BC, Canada – Townhouse cooking fire put out by home fire sprinkler system
“Early control and suppression of the fire by the sprinkler system significantly limited damage to a small area around the stove and kitchen cabinets,” said Assistant Fire Chief Chris Wilson.
“Without a working sprinkler system in place, this fire had the potential to cause extensive fire, smoke and water damage to the home and adjacent units in the townhouse complex.”
Wilson said the Chilliwack Fire Department strongly promotes the installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems in homes. “The presence of an automatic fire sprinkler system in conjunction with a working smoke alarm greatly reduces the risk of being injured or dying in a fire.”
No one was injured in the fire, and the cause was accidental.
“The Chilliwack Fire Department reminds residents to ensure they are aware of the cooking hazards and not be distracted or leave the kitchen when they are cooking.”
Gloverville, SC – Sprinkler system helps extinguish fire at senior living facility
Gwinnett, GA – Apartment sprinkler system puts out intentionally-set fire before fire department arrives
Yu was booked into the Gwinnett County jail on a pedestrian under the influence in the roadway charge. She was later charged with first degree arson once investigators discovered she’d set her bed on fire, Rutledge said. She also has an Immigration and Customs Enforcement hold.
The sprinkler system put out the fire by the time authorities arrived, Rutledge said.
Nanaimo, BC, Canada – Arson fire at apartment building knocked down by sprinkler system
St. Augustine, FL – Sprinkler system knocks down residential condominium fire
Norfolk, VA – Sprinker system puts out fire at nursing center before fire crews arrive
A small fire broke out at Sentara Nursing Center Saturday evening.
The fire started in a laundry room area at the center, located at 249 S. Newtown Rd.It was put out by a sprinkler system before fire crews arrived on scene, said Joe Milligan, Norfolk Fire-Rescue battalion chief. No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.