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Huntsville, AL – Sprinklers quickly extinguish fire at extended-stay hotel

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Huntsville fire officials evacuated an extended-stay hotel Sunday afternoon.  Crews were called to the InTown Suites on The Boardwalk around 2:30 p.m. after a report of a small fire.

The sprinkler system had deployed by the time firefighters arrived.  Hotel guests were evacuated and no injuries were reported.

Guests were allowed back inside around 7 p.m. to collect belongings; the hotel’s owners have arranged for alternate accommodations.

InTown Suites issued this statement Sunday night:

“A small fire occurred in a room this evening at our Huntsville, Alabama location. Thankfully, there were no injuries. The fire was quickly extinguished by sprinklers, but water from these systems entered the main electrical room of the hotel. Therefore, electrical power has been disconnected until we can inspect and repair any issues. We are working hard to restore service as quickly as possible, and are relocating guests to nearby hotels. We sincerely appreciate the assistance provided by the Huntsville Fire Department and the American Red Cross. The safety and security of our guests and employees is our primary concern and we are thankful the systems in place worked as intended.”

A cause of the fire remains under investigation.

2 thoughts on “Huntsville, AL – Sprinklers quickly extinguish fire at extended-stay hotel”

  1. It is so good to read all these stories on your blog and see how successful fire sprinkler systems can be. I have been thinking about getting some of these sprinklers installed in my office, just because I want to protect us if there is any fire. After reading more about how quickly these sprinklers worked to fix the problem, it seems like it might be the best option!

    1. Thanks for the kind words, Skylar! Sprinklers would be a great addition to any home or business. Don’t forget, you can follow the blog for daily updates on all of the posted Saves.

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