Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential

Another nursing home fire put out by sprinkler system, no one injured (Louisville, KY)

A fire at a nursing home, called Christian Health Center West, led to the evacuation of residents on Monday. Officials said the fire started in the attic, but was located above the kitchen and cafeteria area. They evacuated 84 of the nursing homes residents. No one suffered from any smoke inhalation and the fire did not damage anyone’s room. The sprinkler system did leave water damage and it’s unclear whether some of the residents will be able to stay in their rooms Monday night. At this point, the fire department says it looks like an electrical fire but arson is still being investigated.

Apartment Building, Residential

Apartment balcony fire extinguished by sprinklers (Columbus, IN)

A second-floor balcony at Riverstone Apartments was damaged after discarded smoking materials in a plastic container ignited a wooden flower box, Columbus firefighters said. The fire was reported at about 5 p.m., fire investigator Matt Noblitt said. The apartment’s sprinkler system immediately kicked on, dousing the fire and preventing damage, Noblitt said. The fire was out when firefighters arrived.

Adult Care/Rehab Center, Hospital/Care Facility

Sprinklers suppress fire at critical care facility for the elderly and disabled (Toms River, NJ)

A sprinkler system suppressed a fire at Dover Woods Health Care Center Monday night, according to officials. No injuries were reported, according to a Toms River Bureau of Fire Prevention statement.  Dover Woods, which has 232 rooms, is home to elderly and disabled residents, people recovering from alcohol and drug addictions, homeless people, and patients discharged from state psychiatric facilities.  Fire sprinklers were installed in the building after its use was changed from residential to institutional, following the 2005 fatal fire, according to the Toms River statement.

Hotel / Restaurant, Restaurant

Fire at coffee shop doused by sprinklers, store expected to re-open tomorrow (Rochester, NY)

Firefighters were called to Spot Coffee, at the intersection of East Avenue and Matthews Street, around 10:15 p.m. At the scene, crews found some boxes in a storeroom had caught fire, but the sprinkler system had knocked down the flames. Workers, customers and some residents evacuated the building. No one was injured and the restaurant should be able to re-open tomorrow.

Hotel / Restaurant, Restaurant

Suspected arson fire at Benihana Japanese Steakhouse controlled with help from sprinkler system (Short Hills, NJ)

A 19-year-old township resident has been arrested in connection with a suspicious fire that occurred last week at the restaurant he worked at on Morris Turnpike, authorities said.  Firefighters responded to a report of smoke in the restaurant at about 9:30 p.m., authorities said. The patrons had evacuated the building of their own accord and firefighters noticed a moderate amount of smoke in the dining area, according to an incident report. The majority of the fire was contained by a sprinkler, and firefighters extinguished the remaining portion, the report says. No injuries were reported.

Apartment Building, Residential

Middle of night apartment fire extinguished by single sprinkler (Savannah, GA)

Savannah firefighters are investigating a blaze downtown which forced several people out of their apartments overnight. About 1:30 a.m. Thursday, firefighters were called to the apartment house in the 400 block of West Congress Street. The building also houses B&B Billiards. When firefighters arrived, they found smoke inside the apartment house and a sprinkler had been set off in one of the rooms. The water from the sprinkler had put out a fire on the third floor.

Other / Not Specified, Other Business

Sprinklers put out early morning fire, keep fire from spreading (Phoenix, AZ)

An Ahwatukee business suffered a fire early Monday morning, prompting a lot of smoke in the area. Fire crews were called to the Harem Lounge near 48th Street and Ray Road overnight after a fire broke out. The sprinkler system was able to successfully put out the fire. Luckily, nearby businesses, like an AMC movie theater located in the same strip mall, were spared from the fire spreading.

Hospital/Care Facility, Hospital/Medical Clinic

Arson fire at hospital extinguished by automatic fire sprinkler system (Juneau, AK)

Juneau police say a 26-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fire at Bartlett Regional Hospital. Police say a 911 call from the hospital earlier Sunday reported that smoke, ashes and water were coming from a locked bathroom near the main lobby on the second floor. Police say the sprinkler system had extinguished the fire.

Storage / Warehouse, Warehouse

Sprinkler system helps contain warehouse fire (Kearny, NJ)

A two-alarm fire broke out inside a Kearny warehouse early this morning and was contained within an hour, fire officials said. Kearny Fire Chief Steve Dyl said the blaze started in a storage room in the facility at 20 Basin Drive, located on the Hackensack Riverfront. The fire was reported at 2:16 a.m. Dyl said, adding that the building’s sprinkler system helped contain the fire. Dyl said the fire sparked because products were stored too close to a heating source.

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