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Fresno, CA – Sprinkler system contains fire at grocery store; No injuries reported
The two-alarm fire began on the paper-products aisle shortly after 8 a.m. with flames nearly reaching the ceiling, said a store employee who asked not to be identified. A possible suspect was seen running from the area and out of the store through an emergency exit, the employee said.
The store quickly filled with smoke, while Fresno Fire Department crews arrived within minutes.
Battalion Chief Kirk Wanless said no one was injured and the fire was contained to one aisle with the help of a fire sprinkler inside the store. It took crews about 10 minutes to knock down the fire that started among the toilet paper and paper towel products.
Wanless said the department’s fire investigator was on scene Sunday morning.
The store employee said someone tried tried to light a fire inside the store several months ago but was unsuccessful.
Fire crews remained at the store for several hours, clearing smoke and checking to make sure no one was inside. It was unclear how the fire would affect the store’s hours.
Gold River, CA – Sprinkler system activated for early morning fire in warehouse; No injuries reported
Metro Fire of Sacramento crews responded to the scene along Gold River Road a little after 3 a.m. Wednesday.
The fire was inside a warehouse but, luckily, the flames were being held in check by the sprinkler system.
No injuries were reported.
Due to the contents inside the building, and its proximity to a large storage facility, firefighters say the incident could have been a lot more significant if not for the sprinklers.
The fire won’t impact the business’ opening later in the morning.
San Diego, CA – Sprinkler system activated for dumpster fire outside business; No injuries reported
Fire crews responded to a dumpster that was on fire in an alcove of a commercial building in the 4000 block of Oceanside Blvd., near the intersection with College Blvd, at 6:41 a.m. Saturday.
The Oceanside Fire Department reports a sprinkler inside the alcove was activated and helped douse the fire. Once on the scene, fire crews were able to knock down the fire within seven minutes.
The fire department said all nearby businesses were cleared of smoke within 20 minutes, and reminded businesses to make sure to have updated access keys in emergency key boxes to help emergency personnel safely and quickly enter a structure when needed.
No injuries or damages were reported.
The Vista Fire Department and SDG&E assisted at the scene. The cause and origin of the dumpster fire is under investigation.
Fresno, CA – Sprinkler system activated for fire at Chipotle restaurant
The Fresno Fire Department says it started just before 6 a.m. Firefighters say a manager started a deep fryer in the morning. About 30 minutes later it caught fire.
All employees were outside of the building when firefighters arrived.
The sprinkler system was activated and kept the fire from spreading, but there was lot of water in the building, according to officials.
The Department of Public Health will assess the damage and determine when the Chipotle can reopen.
Auburn, CA – Sprinkler system activated for fire at low-income community; No injuries reported
Firefighters extinguished a fire at the Mercy North Auburn at Rock Creek complex on Sunday night.
CAL FIRE/Placer County firefighters responded to the multifamily structure on First Street before 9 p.m. According to CAL FIRE, first arriving personnel reported smoke showing from the third floor of the three-story complex.
Placer County Sheriff’s deputies evacuated 10 adjacent apartments on both sides of the fire. CAL FIRE reported the affected unit was fully charged with smoke, with a fire in the back corner and an active fire sprinkler.
“The modern building construction and sprinkler systems held the fire in check for the short time prior to firefighters extinguishing the fire,” CAL FIRE reported on its Facebook on Monday afternoon.
CAL FIRE confirmed the fire was extinguished 10 minutes after dispatch and three apartments sustained major fire and water damage. CAL FIRE also replaced the sprinkler and recharged the system.
There were no injuries due to the fire. The cause remains under investigation.
Mercy North Auburn at Rock Creek is a community of 79 homes for low-income and special-needs families. Located on 3 acres of county-owned property on First Street at the Placer County Government Center, Mercy North Auburn at Rock Creek includes 32 two-bedroom apartments, 25 three-bedroom apartments and 22 one-bedroom apartments.
Residents began moving in Jan. 24, 2022, and a ceremony was held in mid May 2022, which included a ribbon cutting and speeches with several area officials attending.
Doug Shoemaker, president of Mercy Housing California, said that day all 79 homes were occupied by working people and about 20 others who were homeless at one time. They were to pay 30 percent of their income toward rent. A few residents stood outside their new homes watching the ceremony.
Moorpark, CA – Sprinkler system activated for fire at abandoned restaurant; No injuries reported
The blaze was reported shortly before noon at the empty Cafe Firenze at 563 Los Angeles Ave., said Capt. Brian McGrath of the Ventura County Fire Department. The site is in a strip mall east of Shasta Avenue.
The fire impacted some contents in the building, McGrath said. A sprinkler system put the main fire out. There was no extension to the attic or structure.
Some businesses in the strip mall were evacuated as a precaution, officials said. No injuries were reported.
Cafe Firenze was co-founded in 2007 by Fabio Viviani, a celebrity chef who was a fan favorite on the fifth season of “Top Chef.” When the 10,000-square-foot restaurant closed in early 2020, Viviani described it as his first restaurant and first love.
The county fire agency is investigating the fire’s cause along with sheriff’s officials, McGrath said.
Fremont, CA – Sprinkler system extinguishes fire at historic carriage house building; No injuries reported
The fire department reports that some smoke got into the building.
There were no reports of injuries.
According to the City of Fremont, the Carriage House was once a part of the old Chadbourne Ranch. It dates back to the 19th century horse and buggy days. This house and the surrounding Williams Historical Park were donated to the City by Burdette Williams in 1960.
The park grounds are open to the public daily throughout the year.
Fresno, CA – Sprinkler system extinguishes fire at two-story residential facility
Fire crews say they responded to M.L.K. Jr. Blvd and Annadale Avenue for a small fire on the first floor, which was quickly extinguished by the sprinkler system. The facility had extensive water damage and many of the occupants were temporarily displaced.
Fire officials say one person was transported to a local hospital with smoke inhalation. Fire investigators say an oxygen generator may have been the cause of the fire.
Fremont, CA – Sprinkler system keeps fire in check at electronic recycling storage area; No injuries reported
The fire was reported at 5 p.m. at the Fremont Recycling & Transfer Station at 41149 Boyce Road. The fire was in the electronics recycling storage area.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. There were no reports of injuries to firefighters or employees.
The fire was contained to the area of origin and operations were able to resume in the remainder of the facility.
