Apartment Building, Residential Fire at independent living high-rise contained by sprinklers (Saginaw Township, MI) October 18, 2012 viking210 Saginaw Township Fire Department Chief Jim Peterson said the fire started in a couch in an independent living high-rise. Peterson said the building’s sprinkler system helped suppress the fire and contained it to the room where it started, though there was water damage to some other rooms. “The suppression system put out the majority of the fire,” he said.
Apartment Building, Residential Sprinkler system contains apartment hallway fire (Santa Barbara, CA) October 10, 2012 viking210 Investigators believe a fire was intentionally set in an apartment building. When fire crews responded to the call they discovered a burning pile of rubbish in the hallway. The sprinkler system in the three-story apartment contained the fire. About 30 occupants were evacuated and no injuries reported.
Hotel / Restaurant, Restaurant Restaurant fire extinguished by sprinkler system (Jensen Beach, FL) September 6, 2012 viking210 Firefighters arrived at 5 a.m. Thursday and found the ice machine had ignited, but a fire sprinkler put out the flames before firefighters arrived. No one was injured.
Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential Sprinkler system suppresses fire at senior living center (Beverly Hills, MI) July 30, 2012 viking210 A fire at a senior living complex in Beverly Hills forced the evacuation of residents early Sunday morning. The fire was started in the kitchen. Beverly Hills Department of Public Safety Lt. Michael Vargas stated the facilities sprinkler system was able to put out the fire. “The suppression system extinguished the fire,” stated Vargas. “No one was hurt as a result.”
Government Office, Government/Military Sprinkler system keeps damage to a minimum after fire at City Hall (Fitchburg, MA) July 26, 2012 viking210 City Hall on Main Street will be open for business as usual after a fire about 5 this morning in the Veterans Room on the first floor. Deputy Chief John C, Curran said the cause of the fire was a problem with the heating/air conditioning unit. He said a sprinkler in the room activated and doused the fire, keeping the damage minimal. No one was hurt.
Residential, Townhouse / Condominium Townhouse arson attempt prevented by sprinkler system (Seattle, WA) July 23, 2012 viking210 Investigators came to believe someone broke a window of a townhouse there and tossed an “incendiary device” inside, a police spokesman said in a statement. The device kindled a small fire, which was extinguished by the home’s sprinkler system. A man and a woman inside the home at the time of the attack were not injured, the spokesman continued. Police do not believe it was a random attack.
Office Building, Other Business Sprinkler system controls office complex fire (San Diego, CA) July 2, 2012 viking210 Firefighters arriving to the three-story office building on Farnham Street around 6 a.m. Monday found a smoldering fire and a building sprinkler system activated.
Dry Cleaner, Retail Sprinklers extinguish fire at dry cleaners (Shreveport, LA) June 27, 2012 viking210 An early morning fire at a cleaners was extinguished by the building’s sprinkler system before firefighters arrived. Fire officials say something fell and caught fire near the back door.
Athletic Club/Sports Facility, Other Business Two small fires set by arsonist controled by sprinkler system (Palmetto, GA) June 22, 2012 viking210 A Palmetto man has been arrested for setting two small fires at the Kedron Fieldhouse and Aquatic Center overnight, police said. Police said the fires appear to have been started with some sort of ignitable liquid, and an unidentified liquid also had been poured on several desks in the office area. But the fires set off the sprinkler system in the gymnasium.
Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential Sprinklers allow time for successful evacuation of nursing home during fire (Attica, IN) June 11, 2012 viking210 All of the 43 residents and three staff members were evacuated after a fire broke out in one of the rooms in the north wing, according to Attica fire Chief Ed O’Farrell. “I feel the staff took charge of the situation and collaborated well with the departments,” said Gustus, “The residents were evacuated outside, warm and secure within minutes.”