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Apartment Building, Other - Retail, Residential, Retail

Yuma, AZ – Sprinkler system activated at two separate fires; No injuries reported

The Yuma Fire Department (YFD) responded to two separate calls in one week where an automatic fire sprinkler system controlled the fires, preventing further damage and injuries.

The first call happened Saturday, October 4 at around 2:20 p.m. at a business in the area of S. Florence Lane, near E. 33rd Place, according to YFD.

Upon arrival, YFD says crews saw smoke and “initiated a fire attack,” where firefighter entered the building and found a linen bin actively burning, but said a sprinkler system suppressed the fire, which extended to an additional bin.

YFD says crews contained the fire and no injuries were reported.

The second call happened early Tuesday morning, at around 4:00 a.m., at an apartment complex located in the area of W. 22nd Place and 35th Avenue.

Upon arrival, YFD says crews found a “single sprinkler head wetting down charred debris on a rear patio,” and says there wasn’t an fire nor damage inside the apartment.

In addition, no injuries were reported.

Other Business, Place of Worship

Burlington, NC – Fire at church extinguished by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

A sprinkler system helped to stop the spread of a fire at a church, according to the Burlington Fire Department.

Firefighters said they responded to St. Mark’s Church on St. Mark’s Church Road, just before 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday in response to a fire alarm.

While on the way to the church, fire units were advised that smoke was coming from vents inside the building. The fire department then upgraded to a structure fire response. Firefighters arrived in just over four minutes from the time of dispatch.

Crews said they then began investigating where the smoke was coming from and worked to evacuate the people inside the church. Firefighters located smoke on the second floor of the building and found the fire began in the kitchen area on that floor.

A sprinkler head had activated and extinguished the fire. The sprinkler system that activated greatly limited the spread and damage of the fire.

Firefighters ensured there was no fire extension and inspected the building for any further damage.

There were no injuries to firefighters or church occupants.

The Burlington Fire Department was assisted by the Gibsonville Fire Department and the Burlington Police Department.

Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential

Cadiz, KY – Fire extinguished by sprinkler system at assisted living facility; No injuries reported

A fire caused the evacuation of an assisted living facility on Shelby Street in Cadiz on Sunday afternoon.

Cadiz firefighters say the fire was contained to one patient’s room at Better Senior Living and was extinguished by their sprinkler system.

The building was evacuated by staff before firefighters arrived.

No one was injured, firefighters say, they are waiting for fire Marshalls to investigate.

Apartment Building, Residential

Hillsboro, OR – Sprinkler system activated for cooking fire at apartment building; No injuries reported

A cooking fire sent smoke seeping through a Hillsboro apartment building and displaced four residents from two units Monday, Sept. 15, according to local fire officials.

At 1:51 p.m., multiple people called 911 after spotting smoke coming from a second-story unit in the 2000 block of Northeast John Olsen Avenue. Smoke alarms inside the unit and throughout the building rang out as residents funneled into the parking lot.

Hillsboro Fire & Rescue personnel said they received reports that the building’s fire sprinkler system had activated, prompting them to upgrade the incident to a first-alarm response to bring in additional resources.

When crews arrived, they discovered an extinguished blaze in a kitchen but heavy smoke filling the apartment and shared hallway. The sprinklers had also triggered water damage, flooding the unit directly below.

Firefighters searched all three floors of the building to ensure everyone was evacuated before working to clear smoke and remove excess water.

A Hillsboro fire investigator responded to the scene and determined the fire was unintentionally started while cooking.

No injuries were reported, though two residents were evaluated at the scene.

Two adults were displaced from the unit where the fire began, and two others were impacted from the apartment below due to water damage. A dog was also temporarily displaced.

Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue, AMR Ambulance, Hillsboro’s public works department and the Hillsboro Public Safety Chaplains assisted at the scene.

Apartment Building, Residential

Nashua, NH – Sprinkler system contains blaze at apartment building; No injuries reported

A fire sprinkler system helped contain a fire at an apartment building Sunday afternoon in Nashua, limiting damage and preventing injuries, city fire officials said.

Nashua Fire Rescue responded to Arel Manor at 165 Pine St. just after 2 p.m. after receiving an automatic alarm from the building’s fire detection system, according to Deputy Chief Kevin Kerrigan, who was incident commander.

Engine 2 crews arriving from the Lake Street station found signs of sprinkler activation on the third floor. Engine 4 crews from Crown Hill station located the fire in a third-floor apartment. The fire was being suppressed by the building’s sprinkler system, officials said.

Firefighters quickly extinguished the remaining flames using hose lines. Fire crews remained on scene for more than an hour conducting salvage operations and clearing smoke from the building, according to a news release.

Two residents were displaced by the fire. The affected section sustained smoke and water damage, while apartments on lower floors received water damage from the sprinkler system, officials said.

The American Red Cross responded to assist displaced residents. No injuries were reported.

The Nashua Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire. In all, 30 Nashua Fire Rescue personnel responded with four engines, two ladder trucks and support vehicles. Merrimack Fire provided station coverage during the response.

Athletic Club/Sports Facility, Other Business

Kansas City, MO – Sprinkler system activated for fire at dance studio; No injuries reported

Authorities are investigating the cause of a building fire in Kansas City, Missouri.

Just after 1:30p.m. Thursday, crews responded to a reported building fire in the 500 block of Walnut in the City Market area, according to Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins.. Crews reported light smoke and fire visible on arrival of a three-story commercial mixed-use building.

A small fire had started on the third floor of the structure which houses a dance studio. The third-floor units sprinkler system had activated and held the fire in check until KCFD’s arrival.

Fire crews shut down the sprinkler and began salvage and overhaul operations. No injuries were reported.  Power to the entire building was shut off. Several businesses were displaced temporarily until the building can be evaluated.

Other / Not Specified, Other Business

Madison, WI – Sprinkler system contains dumpster fire in garage; No injuries reported

An automated fire sprinkler is believed to have contained a dumpster fire on Madison’s southwest side Sunday evening, the Madison Fire Department reported.

Firefighters were dispatched shortly after 4:53 p.m. to the 4600 block of Atticus Way after smoke was detected in a lower garage area. Witnesses reported a dumpster on fire.

Bystanders moved the dumpster to a driveway just before crews arrived. Firefighters then applied water to extinguish remaining hot spots. The activated sprinkler had already largely contained the fire.

According to MFD, the sprinkler activation triggered the building’s fire alarm and prompted an evacuation.

Firefighters met with on-site building staff to provide guidance on restoring the sprinkler system and replacing a nearby smoke detector.

Beyond the dumpster, its contents, the affected sprinkler head and a damaged smoke alarm, no other building damage was reported. No injuries were reported.

Other / Not Specified, Other Business

Norwood, OH – Sprinkler system activated for fire at chemical plant; No injuries reported

The Norwood Fire Department says there are no air quality concerns for residents or businesses after a fire broke out on Monday at a chemical plant.

The fire broke out a little after 5:30 p.m. at the Shepherd Chemical Company. It makes custom metal chemistry products for manufacturers.

Investigators are still determining the cause but said it started in the middle of the building and spread to the roof. The fire was contained by Shepherd’s sprinkler system before agencies arrived at the scene.

Reading, Deer Park-Silverton, St. Bernard, and Little Miami provided mutual aid.

“Every time we get a run to this facility or the next one down, they are chemical companies, and you have this in the back of your mind: ‘This could be a hazmat issue, and we’re concerned about the chemicals.’ But like I said, we work well with these two companies. We train with them,” said Norwood Fire Department Captain Brett Cartuyvelles.

All employees on the second shift got out safely and are back to work. No firefighters were injured.

The Norwood Fire Department will be driving past the plant every 20 minutes to make sure the fire doesn’t rekindle.

Other / Not Specified, Other Business

Salt Lake City, UT – Sprinkler system extinguishes fire at restaurant supply store; No injuries reported

A restaurant supply store in South Salt Lake was evacuated Friday afternoon after a fire sparked in an attached section of the building, according to employees.

The fire broke out just before 1 p.m. at Standard Restaurant Supply, located near 3500 South and West Temple. The building’s sprinkler system activated and quickly extinguished the flames.

Some retail products were damaged, but no injuries were reported.

The store reopened by 1:45 p.m., officials said. The South Salt Lake Fire Department is investigating the cause of the fire.

Hotel / Motel, Hotel / Restaurant

Savannah, GA – Sprinkler system activated for mattress fire at hotel

The fire inside the Country Inn & Suites on Abercorn Street has been extinguished, Savannah Fire has confirmed.

Crews working the scene told WTOC that the incident began as a mattress fire.

In a social media post, Savannah Fire Department said the cause of the fire is still under investigation, but said the fire was extinguished by the building’s sprinkler system. Crews arrived to the scene to find heavy smoke.

All occupants have been evacuated.

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