Other - Retail, Retail Fire at thrift store was contained thanks to sprinkler system (Portsmouth, VA) February 22, 2013 viking210 The owner said he stayed at his store because he closed late. At around 5:00 a.m. he heard a loud pop at the front of the store and then saw the cash register and front counter area in flames. Battalion Chief Danny Miller said the store’s sprinklers activated, which kept the fire from spreading. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
