Hospital/Care Facility, Hospital/Medical Clinic Sprinkler system aids firefighters in hospital fire (Kamploops, BC) April 11, 2012 viking210 A fire that broke out in a hosptal caused “a full emergency response because of the life risk,” said Fire Chief Dave McMahon. Thanks to the fire sprinkler and the firefighters, the flames were quickly doused. McMahon went on to say, “The sprinkler did its job, it suppressed the fire and kept it to a minimum.” No injuries were reported.
Manufacturing, Paper Mill / Saw Mill Sprinklers make the difference in manufacturing plant fire (Kamloops, BC) March 12, 2012 viking210 Thanks to the company’s sprinkler system fire crews were able to get a handle on the flames before it got out of control.
Other Business, Place of Worship Damage limited at landmark church thanks to sprinkler system (Montreal, QC) March 12, 2012 viking210 The fire originated on the third floor in the kitchen. “A sprinkler system limited the spread of the flames,” Chief Mario Trottier said.
Manufacturing, Other - Manufacturing Sprinkler system contains publishing company fire (East Vancouver, BC) March 8, 2012 viking210 Fire officials are blaming arson for a fire that damaged an East Vancouver publishing company early Wednesday morning. Sprinklers in the building contained the flames.
Primary / Secondary School, School / University School fire extinguished by sprinkler system, students returned to class within the hour (Bracebridge, ON) March 5, 2012 viking210 Students at Bracebridge and Muskoka Lakes Secondary School were evacuated briefly this morning following a fire in the school’s woodworking shop. The fire was reported at 10 a.m., and was soon extinguished by the school sprinkler system. Students were evacuated as a precaution, but returned to class within the hour. No injuries were reported.
Primary / Secondary School, School / University High school briefly closed due to fire, sprinkler system limits damage(Mission, BC) February 29, 2012 viking210 Investigators determined Monday morning the fire originated in a fire-rated storage container. Plastic left on top of the canister eventually caught fire and triggered the sprinkler system, which limited damage to that room.
Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential Sprinkler system saves vulnerable adults following mattress fire (Victoria, BC) February 1, 2012 viking210 A mattress fire was no match for the sprinkler system at a supported housing unit in Victoria, home to adults with mental illness and addiction issues.
Hotel / Motel, Hotel / Restaurant Sprinkler System Extinguished Hotel Kitchen Fire (Vernon, BC) January 18, 2012 viking210 Firefighters searched the building and they eventually discovered some greasy rags near the kitchen that had caught on fire but had been extinguished by overhead sprinklers.
Apartment Building, Residential Sprinkler system contained dead Christmas tree fire (Vancouver, BC) January 16, 2012 viking210 Vancouver fire starts from dead Christmas tree left near barbecue. Fire broke out on a second story balcony. The fire spread to the balcony above, and the sprinklers went off. There were no injuries at the fire.
Apartment Building, Residential Sprinkler System Contained Apartment Fire (Kitchener, ON) December 1, 2011 viking210 Firefighters responded to the call just before 3 a.m. and extinguished a small fire inside. The sprinkler system had contained the fire.
