Tag Archives: California

Other / Not Specified, Other Business

Campbell, CA – Sprinkler system activated for fire at commercial garage

On Monday, Oct. 6, at 7:02am, Santa Clara County 9-1-1 Communications received a citizen report of smoke coming from the bottom of a commercial roll-up garage door at a building on the 1330 block of Dell Avenue in Campbell.

Firefighters along with the Campbell Police Department arrived quickly and confirmed all occupants were out of the building and made entry into a classic vehicle repair garage. Crews worked to locate the fire with zero visibility because of smoke conditions and extinguished the fire while keeping it to the unit of origin.

The fire was deemed under control by 7:40am. The cause is under investigation.

A SCCFD spokesperson said successful activation of the building sprinkler system prevented further damage to neighboring businesses.

The spokesperson added that fire suppression systems are a critical safety element in commercial buildings, allowing firefighters to work safely and efficiently while helping minimize the spread of the fire.

Residential, Residential High Rise

Los Angeles, CA – Sprinkler system keeps e-bike fire in check at downtown high-rise building

A woman was injured on Sunday when she jumped from the third floor of a downtown Los Angeles high-rise to get away from an e-bike fire, authorities said. 

Los Angeles Fire Department crews were sent to the Rosslyn Lofts, located in the 400 block of S. Main Street, shortly after 9:45 a.m. upon learning of the blaze, said a news release from department officials.

Firefighters were able to quickly control the flames, which were extinguished in about 20 minutes. They said that the building’s sprinkler system was able to keep them largely in check until they were contained by first-arriving crews.

“A 68-year-old female resident … reportedly jumped from a third-floor fire escape prior to LAFD arrival, sustaining a severe leg injury and minor facial trauma,” the release said. She was taken to a nearby hospital in fair condition and is expected to be okay, firefighters said.

No other injuries were reported.

“The cause of the fire was deemed to be electrical in nature,” the release said.

Residence Hall/Dormitory, Residential

Claremont, CA – Sprinkler system activated for fire at college residence hall; No injuries reported

A small fire broke out in a second floor residence hall room in Marks Hall at Claremont McKenna College this morning. No one was injured. 

The sprinkler system was activated in response to the fire, which began just before 8:00 a.m., and the Los Angeles Fire Department quickly made it to the scene. The fire department is still determining the fire’s cause, according to an email from Associate Vice President Alex Boekelheide to the CMC community.

There was some water and smoke damage to five residence hall rooms.

“The Dean of Students Office has set up a staging area in McKenna Auditorium for the residents until the building is cleared later this morning,” the email read. “We will work with the impacted residents to relocate them, inventory and replace any damaged belongings, and to support students emotionally throughout the situation and beyond.”

CMC has not provided TSL with any further information on the fire, or whether the building is now clear.

Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential

Angels Camp, CA – Sprinkler system activated for fire at senior living facility

A senior living facility in Angels Camp was evacuated due to a fire in one of the units this morning.

It happened at around 7:20 am at the Foothill Village Senior Living Center, located on Foothill Village Drive.

City of Angels Camp Assistant Chief Nathan Pry reports that an electrical issue sparked the fire. It damaged a small room and its contents. All of the residents were evacuated, impacting between 100-150 people. The fire sprinkler system also went off in the building.

Chief Pry estimates that the fire caused somewhere around $20,000 in damage to the building and contents. One person who was in the room was taken away by ambulance to treat minor to moderate injuries. She is the lone person displaced by the fire.

Other agencies that responded, in addition to the Angels Camp Fire Department, include Murphys Fire, CAL Fire, Altaville Melones Fire, and the Copperopolis CERT team.

The fire is fully extinguished, but cleanup efforts are ongoing at the facility.

Government Office, Government/Military

Chino Hills, CA – Sprinkler system activated for overnight fire at city hall

Chino Hills City Hall is closed due to a fire that broke out in the building late Monday, June 23.

The blaze began around 11:50 p.m. Monday, according to fire officials, and was attributed to computer equipment which caught fire and set off the building’s sprinkler system.

No one was in the building at the time of the fire.

According to city officials, City Hall is operating with limited services via telephone and online, as there is significant water damage in the building. City Hall will remain closed through at least Wednesday, June 25.

The city said an assessment of the building is needed to determine how badly it was damaged and when it can reopen.

Tuesday’s regularly scheduled Chino Hills City Council meeting will proceed as planned at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, which was not affected by the fire, according to the city. City Hall is located at 14000 City Center Drive.

Council meeting attendees may smell residual smoke from the incident, the city said, and members of the public who prefer not to attend in person may submit a public comment by emailing cityclerk@chinohills.org by 4:30 p.m.

Government Office, Government/Military

Chino Hills, CA – Sprinkler system activated for fire at city hall

A fire broke out at Chino Hills City Hall overnight, and firefighters quickly extinguished the flames.

The fire erupted on City Center Drive around 11:50 p.m. Monday, according to the Chino Valley Fire District.

The flames set off the sprinkler system, which helped contain the fire.

Officials say it was caused by a computer that caught fire on the second floor of the building, which sustained some water damage.

Nobody was inside the building at the time.

Other / Not Specified, Other Business

Sacramento, CA – Fire kept in check by sprinkler system at oldest building in Old Sacramento

A fire happened early Tuesday morning at one Old Sacramento’s oldest buildings, Evangeline’s Costume Mansion.

According to the Sacramento Fire Department, the fire began shortly after 1 a.m. on the 100 block of K Street. Crews found cold smoke upon entry, which Sacramento Fire Captain Justin Sylvia says “is a very dangerous situation” for firefighters.

He says the building also contained many obstacles for crews due to costumes and merchandise. Firefighters were able to put out the fire with the help of the building’s sprinkler system.

“Once [fire crews] did locate the fire, the fire was being kept what we call ‘in check’ by the fire sprinklers inside, so they were able to get a quick knockdown on the fire,” said Sylvia. “The real hero, I guess you could say in this, were the fire sprinklers.”

Evangeline’s suffered “extensive” damage due to a combination of the fire, smoke and flooding caused by the sprinklers. The cause of the fire is undetermined at this time.

The building containing Evangeline’s Costume Mansion, also known as the Lady Adams Building, is considered to be the oldest building in Old Sacramento.

Hotel / Restaurant, Restaurant

Fresno, CA – Sprinkler system activated for kitchen fire at restaurant; No injuries reported

A morning kitchen fire prompted the temporary closure of a popular restaurant in Fresno, the Fresno Fire Department said.

Crews responded to a commercial fire on the 4400 block of West Ashlan Ave. on Thursday around 7:30 a.m.

Firefighters say a small kitchen fire at a popular restaurant, the Legendary Pho Kitchen, activated the sprinkler system, extinguishing the flames before they arrived on the scene. Although the fire was minor and no injuries were reported, the sprinkler activation caused damage throughout the business.

This incident, fire crews say, prompted the restaurant to close. The business will be closed until necessary repairs are made. An expected opening time has not been provided.

The cause of the fire remains unknown.

Apartment Building, Residential

Alameda, CA – Sprinkler system activated for fire at apartment complex; No injuries reported

A small fire triggered the sprinkler system inside an apartment complex in Alameda, forcing people – many of them elderly – to find somewhere else to stay. 

The fire was reported just after midnight on Tuesday on West Atlantic Avenue.

Firefighters found smoke on the first floor and immediately evacuated everyone.

The fire activated the sprinkler system, which put out the fire, but left behind enough water to displace the residents.

It was a scary alarm to wake up to.

“This is shocking,” Sharon Kidd said. “We have a lot of seniors here that have a lot of water damage and won’t be able to sleep in their apartments tonight. I hope I can sleep in mine tonight.”

Resident Salvador Villegas said the fire started on the third floor, one floor above his.

“That’s kind of a close call for us,” he said.

The Red Cross came out to help make arrangements. The fire department said no one was injured.

Residential, Residential High Rise

Hollywood, CA – Sprinkler system extinguishes fire in 22-story high rise; No injuries reported

A sprinkler system put out a fire that broke out in a 22-story high rise in Hollywood Sunday morning, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

Firefighters responded to 1522 N. Gordon St., north of Sunset Boulevard, just before 11 a.m. Sunday, according to the LAFD.

“Firefighters made entry and determined there was a sprinkler activation on the 14th floor. Upon arriving on the fire floor, crews located a ‘fire out,'” the LAFD said.

No injuries were reported.

Firefighters remained on the scene to conduct salvage operations and remove water that had accumulated due to the sprinklers.