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Plainfield, IN – Sprinkler system activated for fire at Amazon distribution center; No injuries reported

Plainfield firefighters responded to a fire at an Amazon distribution facility Saturday evening.

According to a Facebook post from the Plainfield Fire Territory, around 6:45 p.m. Feb. 7, firefighters were called to the Amazon distribution facility located at 1750 Smith Road, near Bradford Road, on a report of a building fire.

When firefighters arrived, they found heavy smoke coming from the building, and the sprinkler system had been activated. That’s when firefighters upgraded the incident to a second alarm fire.

Firefighters say the fire was contained to a conveyor belt and mechanical system and that they were able to bring the fire under control in “about 20 minutes.”

Photos posted on the fire territory’s Facebook page show the interior of the building remained smoke-filled after the fire was extinguished. All employees were accounted for, and no injuries were reported, officials said.

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Levittown, PA – Sprinkler system contains warehouse fire

A fire involving two pallets of wood triggered a sprinkler system at a local warehouse early Thursday morning.

Firefighters were dispatched to a business in the 5000 block of Bristol-Emilie Road shortly after 2 a.m. for a water flow alarm activation, according to Levittown Fire Company No. 2.

Crews used a key from a Knox box to enter the unoccupied industrial building.

Once inside the building, they encountered heavy smoke and an active sprinkler system that had successfully contained a blaze involving two pallets of wood pallets, the fire company said.

Bristol Township Fire Marshal Kevin Dippolito said an investigation determined the wood had been slowly burning for some time.

According to Dippolito, the wood caught fire after being placed in a kiln. Company staff pulled out the wood, didn’t see any signs of fire, and left the facility around 1 a.m.

The wood ignited after the staff left and led to the fire call, Dippolito said.

Firefighters extinguished the remaining hot spots and ventilated the warehouse.

Levittown Fire Company No. 2 was assisted at the scene by the Edgely and Third District fire companies.

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Clearfield County, PA – Sprinkler system contains fire at Walmart distribution center

Emergency crews were called to the scene of the Walmart Distribution Center in Bradford Township, Clearfield County around 11:15 p.m. Friday evening.

According to the Lawrence Township Volunteer Fire Company, crews arrived at the scene to assist the BJW Volunteer Fire Company after a robotic machine had caught fire.

Emergency officials said crews were on scene for approximately one hour.

Officials also said that, after emergency crews cleared the scene, they were immediately paged back to the same location after another fire had broken out.

According to the Morris Township Volunteer Fire Company, the sprinkler system contained the second fire to the second and third floor racking systems, and crews were able to quickly extinguish the blaze.

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Joliet, IL – Sprinkler system activated for fire at Amazon warehouse

Just before 3:30 Monday afternoon, the Joliet Fire Department responded to the Amazon Warehouse at 4300 Brandon Rd for a report of a structure fire.

Company 3 arrived to find a large commercial warehouse filled with smoke, and the sprinkler system was activated. As crews entered, the fire was located deep inside the warehouse and beyond reach of the initial attack lines. The crews relocated to the south end of the building to make an interior attack on the fire.

Fire crews were challenged with zero viability, a heavy fire load, and material falling from the storage racks. With the sprinkler system keeping the fire in check, crews were able to work around the storage racks and begin attacking the fire. The roof was opened over the fire to increase visibility. Roof crews noted fire above the sprinklers that the attack crews could not see from the floor.

Mabas 10 responded with a large space ventilation truck to assist with smoke removal, allowing the attack crews to visualize the fire area more clearly. After the main body of fire was extinguished, crews worked isle by isle to remove product and extinguish any remaining spot fires.

The initial crews remained on the scene for over 5 hours, extinguishing hot spots and checking for extension. One firefighter was transported to the hospital for a shoulder injury. A crew of firefighters will remain on the scene overnight with the sprinkler system out of service to ensure there are no flare ups.

Fire crews from stations 1, 3, 4, 6, 7, and 8 responded to the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Knoxville, TN – Sprinkler system controls fire at mattress factory

This morning, a triggered fire alarm called the Knoxville Fire Department to Brothers Bedding on North Broadway. The firefighters, arriving at the scene around 4:40 AM, encountered more than blaring sirens. A social media post shared by the Knoxville Fire Department revealed that crews discovered a sprinkler system actively dousing a small fire upon entry.

Located on the second floor near a window, the brief fire had started to leave its mark on the establishment. Found near a window on the second floor, the sprinkler system had managed to keep the fire at bay until firefighters arrived. With the fire extinguished, authorities reported only moderate damage to the store, a testament to the swift response of emergency services and the efficacy of the sprinkler system already in place.

The effectiveness of the sprinkler system in this incident highlights the critical role such systems play in fire safety. According to the official post by KFD, the sprinklers successfully activated and helped control the fire before it could escalate, preventing what could have been a more severe situation.

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Whitestown, IN – Sprinkler system activated for evening fire at Amazon warehouse; No injuries reported

No one was hurt in a weekend fire at an Amazon warehouse in Whitestown, fire department officials said.

Around 6:15 p.m. Sunday, crews from the Whitestown Fire Department were called to the warehouse at 4255 Anson Boulevard. That’s in an industrial park just east of I-65.

Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a fire on the third-floor shelving units, WFD said on Facebook.

The building’s sprinkler system had activated and contained the fire to two rows of shelves before fire crews arrived.

Firefighters put the fire out and ventilated the affected area.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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White, GA – Sprinkler system activated for fire at hazardous materials storage facility

The Cartersville Fire Department responded to a fire alarm with sprinkler activation at the Hanwha facility located at 251 Great Valley Parkway on Sunday night.

Firefighters observed smoke coming from the building on the property, which was vacant but houses hazardous materials.

As a precaution, a hazardous materials response was initiated due to the nature of the materials involved.

Although smoke was present, hazardous materials were effectively contained, and the site was confirmed to be safe from any significant environmental impact.

A HazMat cleanup team was dispatched to the site to handle mitigation and cleanup efforts.

Fire units remained on scene until around 6 a.m. Monday to support the operation.

At this time, the cause of the fire is undetermined and remains under investigation.

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Bloomingdale, GA – Electrical fire in commercial building extinguished by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

An electrical fire happened in a commercial building in Bloomingdale Wednesday night.

The Savannah Fire Department was dispatched to the fire on Four Lakes Parkway near Old River Road just after 11 p.m.

The sprinkler system in the building was set off and put out the fire.

There are no injuries.

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Evansville, IN – Sprinkler system contains early morning warehouse fire; No injuries reported

Firefighters in Evansville have gotten an early morning warehouse fire under control.

According to Central Dispatch, eight fire units were called to the 100 block of North Kentucky Avenue for a Commercial Structure Fire just after 7 Sunday morning.

They say the sprinkler system kept the fire contained until crews arrived.

Dispatch says that the fire has been tapped out as of 8 a.m., and EFD says they were able to put the fire out around 45 minutes after the 911 call.

Evansville EMA says the fire crews quick work was able to keep the building from being destroyed.

No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

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Eugene, OR – Sprinkler system activated for fire at storage facility; No injuries reported

A fire broke out on a soundstage Sunday night, at Chambers Communication in the 2900 block of Chad Drive, in Eugene.

At approximately 7:53 p.m. on September 22, 2024, Ladder 6 was dispatched from the Sheldon station for Eugene Springfield Fire (ESF) to a fire alarm at Sound Stage 4 on the property.

After arriving, crews found smoke pouring from the building and an alarm sounding, ESF tells us.

ESF called for a first alarm and began to work on building access. Fire crews tell us that the large warehouse style sound stage was being utilized as storage for a local second hand retailer to store holiday inventory.

Thanks to a functioning sprinkler system and a lengthy battle from fire crews, the fire was contained, and no injuries were reported.

Due to the large amount of smoke and some collapsing of of the stored goods, the fire was difficult to access.

Fire crews say the building’s sprinkler system played a crucial role in keeping the fire from spreading.

While inside, the partial collapse of stacked boxes forced the team to evacuate temporarily before regrouping to move hazards.

ESF tells us that large warehouse buildings can pose various risks for getting lost, collapsing inventory or cold smoke explosions.

The fire was contained to the inventory in the building and there were no injuries reported.

  • 6 engines
  • 2 trucks
  • 2 chiefs
  • 1 medic
  • 1 EMS supervisor
  • 1 support unit
  • 1 deputy fire marshal responded

This is a developing story; the cause of the fire is still under investigation; we will bring you more details when we receive them.

Reporting on lives and property saved by fire sprinklers