Hotel / Motel, Hotel / Restaurant Fire at Holiday Inn extinguished by sprinkler system (Raleigh, NC) November 30, 2013 viking210 According to investigators, the fire started in a heating and air unit inside a room at the Holiday Inn at about 9 p.m. The fire was extinguished by sprinklers in the room, officials said. No damage was caused by the fire. There were no immediate reports of injuries, and those staying at the hotel were allowed back inside shortly after the alarms were activated.