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Nitro, WV – Sprinkler system activated for fire at Chevy dealership; No injuries reported

Cleanup was underway at Walker Chevrolet on Wednesday following Tuesday night’s fire that destroyed several cars and caused damage to the outside of the building.

The large fire caught the attention of many drivers passing by on Interstate 64 like Russell Heater.

“It looked huge,” Heater said. “That’s why I came by, because I assumed it actually did more than what it did. Because from what I saw coming down the interstate I’m like, ‘Oh wow.'”

Walker Chevrolet took to its social media, posting no one was in the building at the time and no one was injured. The dealership also said none of their customers cars were damaged and its service and body shop would be open under normal conditions.

Heater said he was amazed no more damage was done after seeing the roaring flames.

“I know there was a lot of commotion and a lot of lights like all the way down the main drag,” Heater said. “And then this morning I saw it on Facebook. It came up and I actually just drove by to see what all it did, because I assumed it did more than that actually.

“It was amazing that they got it put out before it did any more than that.”

City of Nitro spokesperson Joe Stevens said multiple crews responded to the scene, including units from as far away as Lincoln County. Stevens said much of the damage was contained to the outside of the building thanks to the sprinkler system.

“What the first arriving units found were a number of vehicles on fire in front and side of the dealership, and that’s where all the damage is right now,” Stevens said. “It’s exterior.”

The inside of the building has minimal water and smoke damage. There is still no indication as to what caused the fire and it is now being investigated by the West Virginia Office of the State Fire Marshal.

“It’s going to take a while to figure out exactly what happened, how it happened, where it started,” Stevens said. “That will all be done in an investigation.”

Auto Dealership, Retail

Rockville, MD – Sprinkler system activated for vehicle fire at car dealership; No injuries reported

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) responded on Wednesday around 8:15 a.m. to a vehicle fire at DARCARS on 755 Rockville Pike in Rockville.

According to Chief Spokesperson for MCFRS Pete Piringer, the fire broke out in the maintenance bay area but was quickly contained by the building’s sprinkler system. Multiple units responded, and no injuries were reported.

We will provide an update if additional verified information becomes available.

Auto Dealership, Retail

Silver Spring, MD – Sprinkler system activated for fire at car dealership; No injuries reported

A fire broke out at the DARCARS Toyota and Lexus Dealership in Silver Spring on Nov. 12, according to Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) Chief Public Information Officer Pete Piringer.

MCFRS firefighters responded to a call around 4 a.m. about a fire on the 12000 block on Cherry Hill Road near Prosperity Drive. Firefighters located the fire on the DARCARS service department’s second floor, according to Piringer’s X post.

Piringer said the automatic fire alarm and sprinkler system were activated and no injuries were reported.

A computer electronic component mounted on the wall in the service bay is the probable cause of the electric fire, according to Piringer.

The damages were estimated at $20,000.

Auto Dealership, Retail

Halton Hills, ON, Canada – Sprinkler system contains fire at car dealership

Georgetown Toyota is open for business today after a sprinkler system helped contain a fire in its service area last night.

Halton Hills firefighters responded to the call at the Guelph Street business around 10:30 p.m., with smoke showing upon arrival.

Initial reports indicate that a battery charger in the service area had caught fire.

The building’s sprinkler system helped keep the blaze and its associated damage isolated.

Auto Dealership, Retail

Seattle, WA – Sprinkler system activated for fourth floor apartment fire; No injuries reported

Seattle Fire Department (SFD) officials responded to an apartment building fire that occurred on Capitol Hill Tuesday evening.

SFD first posted on X about the fire at around 5:13 p.m., writing that they were responding to a fire in the 600 block of Howell St.

Shortly after, they posted an update, noting the fire was extinguished by the building’s sprinkler system.

“I heard a loud explosion noise, and for a second, I was like, ‘Is that coming from the TV?’ And then I heard a draft, then my door rattled for about four seconds,” said James Maciel, who lives on the fourth floor of the building. “So right then, I knew something wasn’t right. I opened my door, and there was an engulfed, full fire by the elevator shaft.”

SFD also confirmed that no injuries were reported.

Maciel continued to say the fire began on the fourth floor while also noting that he believed the fire was intentionally set.

“This wasn’t a toaster oven fire or a heater blanket,” Maciel continued. “I knew that this was some kind of bomb or explosion. I knew it was set intentionally within two seconds of seeing it.”

KOMO News contacted the SFD for further details regarding the fire but was told that the matter is currently under investigation.

Auto Dealership, Retail

Mississauga, ON, Canada – Sprinkler system contains fire at car dealership

Crews are responding to a fire in Mississauga this evening (Feb. 27).

Shortly before 6:30 p.m, the city’s fire department said they were responding to a fire at the Ideal Honda car dealership located near Highway 401 and Dixie.

Early reports indicate heavy smoke rising from the roof of the dealership.

The cause of fire and any potential injuries are currently unknown.

UPDATE: The fire is under control and appears to have been contained by the sprinkler system, the fire department says.

It’s believed that the smoke was coming from a vent inside the facility.

Auto Dealership, Retail

Lynnfield, MA – Vehicle fire at Mercedes-Benz dealership contained to vehicle by fire sprinklers

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Firefighters braved frigid conditions as they battled a vehicle fire that broke out in the showroom of a Mercedes-Benz dealership in Lynnfield early Thursday morning.

A security guard patrolling the area of Flagship Motorcars of Lynnfield on Broadway around 4 a.m. called 911 after noticing a glow coming from the front window of the building, according to Lynnfield Fire Chief Glenn Davis.

Firefighters responding to the scene found that a sprinkler system contained the flames to the vehicle but the building had been filled with smoke.

Crews dealt with freezing temperatures, which caused the parking lot to ice over.

One firefighter may have sustained a finger injury from falling on the ice but no one was transported to the hospital, Davis said.

Hours after the first fire broke out, a second vehicle parked in the lot outside the showroom started smoking and smoldering.

The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fires.

Auto Dealership, Retail

Grand Forks, ND – Auto dealership fire set by employee stopped by fire sprinklers

Grand Forks police say an employee of an auto dealership was arrested after he deliberately lit some gas on fire which had been spilled on the floor of a shop area.

25-year old Jobe Lunski, of Ardoch, North Dakota, was arrested on a charge of endangerment by fire.

Police say the ignited gas created a significant flash fire that caused minor injuries to another employee and damage to a customer’s vehicle and the building’s structure

Firefighters who responded to Lithia Ford at 2273 32nd Avenue South Wednesday afternoon found the fire has already been extinguished by the building’s sprinkler system.

Auto Dealership, Retail

Studio City, CA – Fire that started after woman crashed car into dealership is contained with help from sprinkler system

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A woman in her 20s was taken into custody after crashing her car into the glass window of the Century West BMW dealership around 2:00 a.m. the Los Angeles Police Department noted on Wednesday, April 24. The woman was taken into custody by authorities on suspicion of driving under the influence at the time of the crash. Surveillance video captured in incident. The red four-door Subaru stopped half way inside the building before catching fire and activating the sprinkler system. The woman can be seen getting out of the vehicle and walking away. There were no reports of any serious injuries during the incident. The identity of the driver has not been disclosed to the public. The Los Angeles Fire Department, responded to the scene and extinguished the fire on Lankershim Boulevard and Whipple Street. BMW Manager Joe Deitrick arrived to the scene where two vehicles were reported damaged inside the newly remodeled showroom floor including a BMW i8 worth at least $150,000.