Auto Dealership, Retail

Fire sprinkler system saves Chevrolet dealership from significant damage (Medford, OR)

A sprinkler prevented what could have been millions of dollars in damage when a fire broke out at Airport Chevrolet early today, fire officials said. Medford Fire-Rescue reported crews responded to a fire alarm at the business, 3001 Biddle Road, at 7:24 a.m.  A sprinkler had activated, controlling the spread of flames, but there was still a small fire in the workshop area, which crews snuffed by 7:38 a.m. There were no injuries reported.

Hotel / Motel, Hotel / Restaurant

Unattended cooking fire extinguished by sprinkler system at Oasis Grand Destinations Resort (Mesquite, NV)

Two people were transported to Mesa View for evaluation of smoke inhalation after an unattended pot with oil and water in it caught fire Saturday evening at the Oasis Grand Destinations Resort. The entry team reported that the fire was out and that multiple sprinkler heads had been activated. The automatic sprinklers extinguished the fire and limited the fire damage to the stove top and some cabinets immediately above the stove. Upon searching the unit, firefighters discovered a 47 year old male face down and unconscious in the bedroom.  It is believed that he had an underlying medical condition which prevented him from responding to the fire and evacuating from the building.  His 8 year old son was also transported to Mesa View as a precaution in stable condition.

Apartment Building, Residential

Sprinkler system keeps fire contained at four-story senior living complex (Woodbridge, VA)

Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue responded to a fire in a four-story senior living apartment complex in Woodbridge, Va. Monday morning. There was smoke and fire on the first floor dining room area when crews got to the scene. Some of the furniture caught on fire and the smoke spread throughout the first floor and to the other floors above, the fire department said. The sprinkler system went off, which kept the fire from spreading while crews were able to put out the fire. Nobody was injured in the incident. Residents were able to evacuate the building safely.

Other - Retail, Retail

Fire at Menards store put out by sprinkler system, suspect being held (Evansville, IN)

Evansville Police and fire departments were called out to the east side Menards shortly after 4:00 pm for a fire in the back section of the store. Investigators say the store’s sprinkler system immediately activated and put out the flames. EPD confirms one employee was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation. A Robards, Kentucy man is behind bars, accused of starting the fire.

Apartment Building, Residential

Sprinkler system acts quickly to extinguish apartment fire (Pembroke, MA)

A small fire at a Pembroke Woods apartment building recently forced residents to evacuate, but was put out by the building’s sprinkler system. At about 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 14, a fire was reported.  Pembroke Fire Chief Jim Neenan said the fire took place in one room of the apartment, where the resident had improperly disposed of a cigarette.  No one was hurt in the fire.

Apartment Building, Residential

Sprinkler system acts quickly to extinguish apartment fire (Pembroke, MA)

A small fire at a Pembroke Woods apartment building recently forced residents to evacuate, but was put out by the building’s sprinkler system. At about 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 14, a fire was reported.  Pembroke Fire Chief Jim Neenan said the fire took place in one room of the apartment, where the resident had improperly disposed of a cigarette.  No one was hurt in the fire.

Manufacturing, Manufacturing Plant

Overnight fire at manufacturing business held in check by sprinkler system (St. Charles, IL)

The St. Charles Fire Department responded to an activated fire alarm at 4:15 a.m. at Eifeler-Lafer Inc., located at 3800 Commerce Drive. The company provides steel and carbide coating, which is used in making tools and medical devices. The business was closed at the time of the fire and no employees or other occupants were inside.  An overhead sprinkler helped keep the fire in check and firefighters were able to extinguish the rest in about 30 minutes. No firefighters were injured.

Manufacturing, Paper Mill / Saw Mill

Sprinkler system activates to help control fire at paper company (Williamsport, MD)

The Maryland Paper Company in Williamsport is recoveringThursday after machinery caught fire late Wednesday night.  According to Deputy Chief State Fire MarshalJason Mowbray, the fire originated in a 2011 JCB Front End Loader, which isused to manipulate and handle paper for the products the company creates. Thefire then spread to the flammable products nearby. There were no injuriesreported, and the only damage the company sustained was the loss of the FrontEnd Loader and the replacement of the sprinkler head system.

Apartment Building, Residential

Residents of historic apartment building saved with help from fire sprinkler system (Minneapolis, MN)

Four people escaped an apartment fire in Minneapolis overnight. Crews say the fire broke out around 11 p.m. Wednesday on the third floor of the Stonehouse Square Apartments on the 200 block of Broadway Street Northeast. The fire was contained to one unit and was extinguished by a sprinkler system in the apartment complex, firefighters say. The fire chief says the fire appears to have started on the stove.

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