Tag Archives: California
Apartment building saved thanks to fire sprinklers (Redding, CA)
When a resident of an apartment building left coconut oil heating on the stovetop, a fire ignited which then spread to the cabinets and microwave. The heat from the fire activated the overhead fire sprinklers, which eliminated the fire.
“In this case, the sprinkler system saved the structure,” said Battalion Chief Cullen Kreider said.
Fire at multi-business building contained by sprinkler system (Folsom, CA)
Fire sprinklers limit damage and save lives in commercial building (Rancho Santa Fe, CA)
Department store fire contained by sprinkler system (Bakersfield, CA)
Sprinklers limit damage at unoccupied restaurant (San Diego, CA)
When a fire broke out in a restaurant while it was closed, the building’s fire sprinkler kicked in to squelch the fire. According to San Diego Fire-Rescue Department spokesman Lee Swanson, the sprinklers had activated prior to the SDFRD’s arrival.
“So when we got there, there was no active fire,” he said.
There were no injuries, and the exact cause of the fire is under investigation.
Sprinkler keeps fire from spreading at supermarket (Redding, CA)
A fire which began in the dock area of a supermarket early Sunday morning activated the store’s sprinkler system. The fire was contained by the sprinkler until fire crews arrived.
Firefighters at the scene said, “The properly maintained and functioning fire sprinkler system prevented a major fire and large loss to property.”
The cause of the fire is under investigation, but initial reports show that it was caused by humans. There were no injuries reported.
Sprinklers help extinguish fire at fast food restaurant (Delray Beach, CA)
Sprinklers assist firefighters in apartment fire (San Luis Obispo, CA)
A fire which broke out in an apartment at around 3:40 a.m. on Monday, January 20, filled an apartment with smoke and activated the unit’s fire sprinkler system. Firefighters were able to eliminate the fire by 4:00 a.m.
“Without the sprinkler system, the fire could have gotten a lot bigger,” said acting Battalion Chief Mike King.