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Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential

Hampton, VA – Sprinkler system extinguishes fire at assisted living facility

More than 70 residents and two staff members were evacuated from a Hampton assisted living facility early Saturday morning after a fire, according to the Hampton Division of Fire and Rescue.

Crews were called to the Golden Years Assisted Living Facility on Hunt Club Boulevard around 4:30 a.m. for a fire alarm. When firefighters arrived, they found smoke inside the building. Residents and staff were moved to the nearby Northampton Community Center for safety.

Fire officials said two people were taken to Sentara CarePlex Hospital for injuries not related to the fire.

The fire was contained to a single room at the end of one residential wing and was extinguished by the facility’s automatic sprinkler system. Officials said half of the building has been deemed safe, but residents will not return until the fire alarm and suppression systems are fully restored.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Manufacturing, Other - Manufacturing

Chambersburg, PA – Sprinkler system activated for fire at business; No injuries reported

Crews responded to a fire at a business in Franklin County early Thursday morning, according to emergency dispatch.

The fire broke out at Keystone Sheets, a manufacturing company in Chambersburg, at about 5:20 a.m.

The Greater Chambersburg Area Paid Fire Fighters Association stated that the building, located in the 1400 block of Nitterhouse Road, was evacuated after a machine inside the building caught on fire.

Once crews entered the structure, they worked to control the fire and secured the sprinkler system inside the business. At this time, the fire is under control, according to officials.

No road closures or injuries have been confirmed.

Athletic Club/Sports Facility, Other Business

Winston-Salem, NC – Sprinkler system activated for kitchen fire at stadium; No injuries reported

Firefighters were at Truist Stadium in Winston-Salem on Thursday morning, but thanks to the building’s sprinkler system, the damage was minimal.

Our news crews say the scene is now clear.

Around 5:15 a.m., firefighters responded to a fire alarm at the stadium and found smoke coming from the elevator shaft.

Crews entered the building and quickly located the source of the fire in the kitchen area. The sprinkler system had already activated, keeping the flames contained.

Firefighters stretched a line into the kitchen and brought the fire fully under control. Officials said no one was hurt.

The Winston-Salem Fire Department says repairs are expected to be minimal. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

The Winston-Salem Dash, who play at the Truist Stadium, says the fire was not in a fan-facing area of the venue. The team’s April 8th home opener will not be impacted.

A statement from the Dash said, “The Winston-Salem Dash extends its gratitude to the Winston-Salem Fire Department for its rapid response and cooperation.”

Hotel / Restaurant, Restaurant

Hampton, NH – Sprinkler system contains fire in attic at restaurant

Firefighters responded to an attic fire at the Old Salt Restaurant at Lamie’s Inn Oct. 13, quickly extinguishing a blaze that was largely contained by the building’s sprinkler system. 

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, said Fire Chief Michael McMahon.

McMahon said the Fire Department received a call from the alarm company at approximately 5:15 a.m. Engine 6 from Hampton’s beach station responded swiftly, followed by Engine 2 from North Hampton and crews from across the Seacoast, including Portsmouth, Rye and Seabrook.

Firefighters arrived at the Old Salt around 5:25 a.m. and located the fire roughly 10 minutes later, McMahon said.

“It took a while to locate the fire because it was in an attic space, which had limited access,” he said. “It was a sprinkler-controlled fire, so three sprinkler heads in the attic space activated and controlled the fire and kept it in check until we were able to get a line up there and finish extinguishment.”

Though the building did not sustain any structural damage, McMahon said the water damage was “extensive.”

Crews from Hampton Falls, Exeter and Kingston provided coverage of Hampton’s station while its firefighters were responding to the call, McMahon said.

Hotel / Motel, Hotel / Restaurant

Sidney, OH – Fire at Quality Inn contained to one room by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

A fire at the Quality Inn at 1959 W. Michigan St. in Sidney on Wednesday around 6:48 a.m. caused approximately $60,000 in damage.

According to a news release from the Sidney Department of Fire and Emergency Services, when crews arrived, they saw moderate smoke and fire showing from a second-floor window on the southwest wing of the hotel. The fire was contained to one room by the sprinkler system and was quickly located and extinguished.

There were no reported injuries to civilians or fire personnel. The cause of the fire is undetermined and still under investigation.

Sidney police officers assisted with the evacuation of the building and crowd control. Off-duty personnel were called in along with the Fort Loramie, Houston, Port Jefferson and Kettlersville fire departments. The Salvation Army was placed on standby.

Residential, Single Family Home

Brick, NJ – Sprinkler system activated for fire at residential home; No injuries reported

A sprinkler system installed during renovations at a Brick Township home helped to limit a fire at the home on Thursday morning, Brick Township fire officials said.

The home on Cedar Island Drive was unoccupied when the fire broke out, said Kevin Batzel, chief of the Brick Township Bureau of Fire Safety. There were no injuries reported.

The fire was reported about 6:30 a.m. and was confirmed by Officer Joseph Sansone, who then called in the remainder of Brick’s fire companies to fight the fire.

The fire started on the lower part of the exterior of the home, according to the preliminary investigation, Batzel said. It traveled up the house and broke through into the interior on the upper floors of the house.

He said the sprinklers had been installed as part of recent reconstruction, and sprinkler heads in bedrooms on the second and third floors activated, “which held the fire in check until the fire department arrived.”

The sprinklers slowed the spread of the fire throughout the home and “gave firefighters valuable time to extinguish the fire and minimize damage,” Batzel said.

“Residential fire sprinklers are required in some larger constructed or renovated homes such as this one,” he said, adding that they provide another layer of protection to go along with smoke detectors.

Assistant Fire Marshal Robert Kurilla is investigating.

Batzel praised Brick Township’s firefighters and thanked all of the mutual aid partners for their assistance with the fire.

The article Sprinklers Quell Fire, Help Limit Damage At Brick Home appeared first on Brick Patch.

Hotel / Restaurant, Restaurant

Winnipeg, MB, Canada – Sprinkler system activated for arson fire at restaurant

A fire has forced downtown Winnipeg restaurant Commonwealth to temporarily close for repairs.

The restaurant, located at the corner of McDermot Avenue and Main Street, sustained damage after someone reportedly broke a window with bricks and started a fire inside, according to a Facebook post on Thursday by managing partner Nikola Maharajh.

The post said the building’s sprinkler system was triggered by the fire, causing additional damage.

Maharajh added that the restaurant may remain closed for “a few weeks, if not months.”

Apartment Building, Residential

West Fargo, ND – Sprinkler system activated for an early morning fire at apartment complex; No injuries reported

The West Fargo Fire Department says no one was hurt after a fire early Sunday morning.

Firefighters responded to the Northern Lights Apartments at 2920 Sheyenne Street around 6:30 a.m.

Smoke was coming from a fifth-floor unit, and the sprinkler system had been activated.

The initial cause of the fire is suspected to be related to cooking. The damage has not been determined. There were no injuries to emergency personnel or bystanders.

One resident will be displaced, and several apartment units sustained water damage.

Fargo Firefighters provided mutual aide.

Office Building, Other Business

Grand Forks, ND – Sprinkler system extinguishes fire at business; No injuries reported

Early Friday morning  the Grand Forks Fire Department responded to a general fire alarm at 1300 South Columbia Road.

When fire crews arrived, they encountered smoke in a hallway and an office area.

The automatic sprinkler system was activated and effectively extinguished the fire, preventing the fire from spreading and minimizing damage. Fire crews removed smoke from the building and assisted with water cleanup. The cause of the fire is under investigation, and there were no injuries to occupants or fire personnel on the scene.

The Grand Forks Fire Department responded with five engines, one truck, one command vehicle, and 17 personnel.

The fire department was assisted by the Grand Forks Police Department and Altru Ambulance.

The Grand Forks Fire Department would like to remind all residents of the effectiveness of smoke detectors and sprinkler systems in preventing or minimizing fire damage.

Residential, Townhouse / Condominium

Brick, NJ – Sprinkler system activated for fire at home; No injuries reported

A sprinkler system installed during renovations at a Brick Township home helped to limit a fire at the home on Thursday morning, Brick Township fire officials said.

The home on Cedar Island Drive was unoccupied when the fire broke out, said Kevin Batzel, chief of the Brick Township Bureau of Fire Safety. There were no injuries reported.

The fire was reported about 6:30 a.m. and was confirmed by Officer Joseph Sansone, who then called in the remainder of Brick’s fire companies to fight the fire.

The fire started on the lower part of the exterior of the home, according to the preliminary investigation, Batzel said. It traveled up the house and broke through into the interior on the upper floors of the house.

He said the sprinklers had been installed as part of recent reconstruction, and sprinkler heads in bedrooms on the second and third floors activated, “which held the fire in check until the fire department arrived.”

The sprinklers slowed the spread of the fire throughout the home and “gave firefighters valuable time to extinguish the fire and minimize damage,” Batzel said.

“Residential fire sprinklers are required in some larger constructed or renovated homes such as this one,” he said, adding that they provide another layer of protection to go along with smoke detectors.

Assistant Fire Marshal Robert Kurilla is investigating.

Batzel praised Brick Township’s firefighters and thanked all of the mutual aid partners for their assistance with the fire.