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Charlotte, NC – Sprinkler system activated for fire at recycling facility; No injuries reported

Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire at a recycling facility in southwest Charlotte Monday afternoon. 

According to the Charlotte Fire Department, the blaze was reported at 4:15 p.m. at Sonoco Recycling in the 3900 block of Revolution Park Drive. This is a light industrial area near Clanton Road. Heavy smoke and fire was showing when crews arrived.

Charlotte Fire officials believe the fire originated from a pile of cardboard in the building, and the wind contributed to it spreading to the surrounding cardboard.

The majority of the fire was contained to the outside. Although the fire extended to the inside of the building, CFD said the building’s internal sprinkler system helped control the fire.

The fire was brought under control by 5:05 p.m. and caused roughly $65,000 in damages. There were no injuries from the fire.

Branson, MO – Sprinkler system activated for fire at apartment complex; No injuries reported

No one was injured with two pets rescued after a unit in an apartment complex caught fire on Monday.

The release below is from Branson Mo Fire and Rescue Facebook Page:

This afternoon, Branson Fire Rescue responded to an automatic fire alarm at the Preserve Apartments. While crews were en route, updated information from dispatch reported visible smoke and concern for a potentially unaccounted resident, prompting an upgrade to a structure fire response.

Upon arrival, crews found that the building’s fire sprinkler system had activated and effectively kept the fire contained. The fire had impacted a recliner and hide-a-bed sofa, but firefighters quickly extinguished the remaining flames using a hose line. Thankfully, the apartment’s occupant was not home at the time of the fire. Firefighters safely rescued two cats from the unit, both ready and eager to make their way outside.
While the sprinkler system played a critical role in minimizing the fire’s spread, the incident did result in smoke and water damage to the affected unit, smoke damage to the unit above, and some water damage to two units below. The American Red Cross is providing support to the residents of all four impacted units.

We’re grateful for the fast actions of our firefighters, the effectiveness of the building’s sprinkler system, and the ongoing support from our community partners. This incident is also an important reminder: take time today to check your smoke alarms and make sure they’re working properly.

North Haven, CT – Sprinkler system activated for fire at commercial building; No injuries reported

A fire at a North Haven business caused about $100,000 in damages over the weekend, according to fire officials.

Firefighters were called to an automatic fire alarm at a commercial building on Sacket Point Road on Saturday around 5:30 p.m. Additional firefighters from surrounding towns were also brought in.

Once inside, firefighters said they found heavy smoke conditions throughout the building and found a machine on fire.

The sprinkler system activated and helped to slow the spread of the fire.

The building was not occupied at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported.

Fire officials said business operations are temporarily impacted due to equipment damage that is pending repairs, but the offices remain open.

Investigators said the equipment and damages are estimated to be about $100,000.

Hamilton, ON, Canada – Sprinkler system extinguishes fire at university research lab; No injuries reported

A small fire in the basement of the Communications Research Laboratory, located near the Engineering Technology Building, was quickly extinguished Wednesday afternoon.

The sprinkler system put out the fire and the building was safely evacuated. There were no injuries reported.

The building was briefly closed to be ventilated and assessed for water damage, and has now been cleared and reopened by the Hamilton Fire Department.

Fort Collins, CO – Sprinkler system extinguishes apartment fire; No injuries reported

A potentially serious apartment fire was stopped in its tracks on the afternoon of June 4 thanks to the rapid activation of a fire sprinkler system in a Fort Collins complex.

Poudre Fire Authority (PFA) responded to a second alarm call just before 3 p.m. in the 5000 block of Fossil Blvd. Upon arrival, crews found that a fire in a fourth-floor unit had already been extinguished by the building’s automatic fire sprinkler system.

As a precaution, the building had been evacuated. Firefighters conducted a thorough search to ensure there were no remaining hot spots or individuals in need of assistance. Fortunately, no injuries were reported.

Minot, ND – Hotel fire extinguished by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

A hotel’s sprinkler system in Minot put out a fire.

The Minot fire department responded to the Baymont Hotel in the southwest part of town Monday afternoon.

A fire started in a storage room. The building’s sprinkler system put out the flames, and there were no injuries.

Due to the damage from the fire, guests were asked to collect their personal belongings with the help of crews.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and the hotel is closed until necessary repairs and inspections can be made.

Dover, OH – Fire at manufacturing facility extinguished by sprinkler system

A rubber injection mold press was damaged by fire on May 26 at Meteor Sealing Systems, 400 S. Tuscarawas Ave.

Firefighters were dispatched at 3:36 p.m., according to an announcement from the Dover Fire Department. On arrival, firefighters were told by plant personnel that a machine was on fire. Firefighters assisted eight plant staff out of the building and then searched for the fire in near zero visibility.

Crews found that the fire had been extinguished by the building’s sprinkler system. Due to the size of the building, it took firefighters 45 minutes to ventilate the smoke out of the building.

One employee was examined by EMS personnel for smoke inhalation but was not transported to the hospital.

There was smoke and water damage in the area surrounding the machine. There is no damage estimate yet.

The cause of the fire is due to a malfunction of the machine and is being investigated by company personnel.

Assisting Dover at the scene were firefighters from New Philadelphia, Strasburg and Sugarcreek and personnel from Smith Ambulance.

Woodinville, WA – Sprinkler system contains explosion fire at hardware store; No injuries reported

Crews are investigating an explosion that happened in Woodinville on Monday afternoon.

What we know:

Eastside Fire and Rescue (EFR) announced the incident on social media at 2:42 p.m. Officials said the explosion happened at a hardware store near the corner of 130th Ave NE and Little Bear Creek Parkway.

Firefighters from Bothell, Shoreline and Kirkland fire departments assisted at the scene.

The fire was mostly contained by the facility’s sprinkler system, but emergency crews responded to ensure full control and safety. No injuries were reported.

What we don’t know:

A fire investigator has been requested to the scene.

Syracuse, NY – Sprinkler system activated for fire at historic building; No injuries reported

Firefighters put out a fire Tuesday afternoon on the third floor of the historic Gridley Building in downtown’s Hanover Square.

The fire at 101 E. Water St. was reported at about 2:35 p.m., according to 911 Center dispatches.

Firefighters found heavy smoke on the third floor, according to District Chief Matt Craner, a fire department spokesperson.

No injuries were reported, according to a fire official.

Water Street was closed from Washington Street to South Warren Street. Washington Street was also closed from East Genesee Street to South Salina Street.

The fire set off the sprinkler system, causing heavy smoke. All occupants were evacuated, Craner said. The fire was out after about 50 minutes, he said.

The third floor contains office space, Craner said.

The third floor of the building suffered moderate fire damage, Craner said.

The third and fourth floor suffered smoke damage. All floors of the building suffered water damage, including the Prime Steak House restaurant on the ground floor, he said.

Designed by local architect Horatio Nelson White, the building was completed adjacent to the Erie Canal (now Erie Boulevard) in 1867 for the Onondaga County Savings Bank.

White is also known for designing Syracuse University’s first building, the Hall of Languages, which was completed in 1870 and has a similar style as the Gridley Building.

Over recent decades, the building has housed restaurants on its ground floor and office space in its upper floors.

Chesapeake Beach, MD – Sprinkler system activated for kitchen fire at townhouse; No injuries reported

A fire suppression system is being credited with halting a kitchen fire before it could spread through a Chesapeake Beach townhouse Sunday afternoon, May 18, 2025.

Crews responded to the scene following a report of smoke coming from a residence in the 2600 block of Deerfield Lane. Units from multiple jurisdictions, including North Beach, Dunkirk, Huntingtown, Prince Frederick, and Anne Arundel County, responded to the scene.

Units first to arrive reported visible smoke from a two-story townhouse.

Firefighters quickly located a kitchen fire that had already been contained by a single sprinkler head from the home’s automatic fire suppression system. Crews confirmed the fire was extinguished, shut off the sprinkler system, and ventilated the residual smoke.

Officials said the fire damage was limited to the kitchen. No injuries were reported, and the occupants were not home at the time of the fire.

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