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Myrtle Beach, SC – Kitchen fire at Best Western hotel extinguished by sprinkler system
Elkridge, MD – Single sprinkler helps prevent apartment balcony fire from spreading inside
Bowling Green, KY – Fire on 10th floor of university residence hall contained by sprinkler system
Miami, FL – No injuries in high-rise apartment fire contained by sprinkler system
Chilliwack, BC, Canada – Townhouse cooking fire put out by home fire sprinkler system
“Early control and suppression of the fire by the sprinkler system significantly limited damage to a small area around the stove and kitchen cabinets,” said Assistant Fire Chief Chris Wilson.
“Without a working sprinkler system in place, this fire had the potential to cause extensive fire, smoke and water damage to the home and adjacent units in the townhouse complex.”
Wilson said the Chilliwack Fire Department strongly promotes the installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems in homes. “The presence of an automatic fire sprinkler system in conjunction with a working smoke alarm greatly reduces the risk of being injured or dying in a fire.”
No one was injured in the fire, and the cause was accidental.
“The Chilliwack Fire Department reminds residents to ensure they are aware of the cooking hazards and not be distracted or leave the kitchen when they are cooking.”