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Plainfield, IN – Sprinkler system activated for fire at Amazon distribution center; No injuries reported

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Plainfield firefighters responded to a fire at an Amazon distribution facility Saturday evening.

According to a Facebook post from the Plainfield Fire Territory, around 6:45 p.m. Feb. 7, firefighters were called to the Amazon distribution facility located at 1750 Smith Road, near Bradford Road, on a report of a building fire.

When firefighters arrived, they found heavy smoke coming from the building, and the sprinkler system had been activated. That’s when firefighters upgraded the incident to a second alarm fire.

Firefighters say the fire was contained to a conveyor belt and mechanical system and that they were able to bring the fire under control in “about 20 minutes.”

Photos posted on the fire territory’s Facebook page show the interior of the building remained smoke-filled after the fire was extinguished. All employees were accounted for, and no injuries were reported, officials said.

Apartment Building, Residential

Charleston, SC – Sprinkler system extinguishes fire at apartment complex; No injuries reported

Officials said an apartment fire was extinguished by a single fire sprinkler before crews arrived Friday evening.

Crews with the Charleston Fire Department were called to the Element at Carolina Bay Apartments just before 7 p.m. after automatic sprinklers were activated, Deputy Chief Michael Julazadeh said.

Firefighters arrived to find an extinguished fire in one of the apartments in the three-story building. Julazadeh said the fire was suppressed by a single fire sprinkler head.

Investigators with the Fire Marshal’s Office were called to review the incident. They said the fire started on a mattress in a bedroom of the unoccupied apartment. Remains of an electric blanket in the debris.

The cause remains under investigation. No injuries were reported at the scene.

Grocery Store / Super Center, Retail

Woodstock, IL – Sprinkler system activated for fire at Walmart; No injuries reported

A Walmart in Woodstock, Illinois, was closed after a fire inside the store on Wednesday night.

It happened just before 7:30 p.m. at the store located at 1275 Lake Avenue.

The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District said crews responded to reports of a fire inside the store. The store was being evacuated as they arrived.

Firefighters found the fire near the rear of the store, which had already been extinguished by the building’s automatic sprinkler system, fire officials said.

They remained on scene for more than two hours, monitoring conditions and assisting with smoke removal. The Wonder Lake Fire Protection District airboat assisted with ventilating smoke from the store.

No injuries were reported.

The store was closed for the remainder of the evening and remains closed as of Thursday for the New Year holiday.

The incident remains under investigation by the Woodstock Police Department.

Apartment Building, Residential

Fenton, MO – Sprinkler system activated for fire at apartment complex; No injuries reported

Two residents at the Sugar Creek Apartments complex have been displaced due to a fire that started Thursday night, Dec. 18.

The High Ridge Fire Protection District was called to an apartment building at the 4200 block of Jade Way Court in the Jefferson County portion of Fenton about 7 p.m. Fire Chief John Barton said the fire started near an outdoor storage closet attached to a first-floor apartment.

He said none of the complex residents were injured in the fire.

“When we arrived, there were residents outside the building, and there was a fire on the first floor that had extended to the second floor,” Barton said. “There was also a sprinkler that had activated, so there was a lot of water flowing from the sprinkler already, which we believe helped keep the fire in check, so to speak, and prevented it from extending into the second floor or into the void space.”

The fire was extinguished by 7:24 p.m. and crews left the scene by 9:20 p.m., Barton said. The cause of the fire is still unknown, he said, but likely will be ruled as accidental.

“I spoke with the investigator this morning, and the cause will probably be listed as undetermined,” Barton said today, Dec. 19. “We can’t rule out an electrical problem with something in that apartment, but I don’t think they were able to identify a specific outlet or circuit that would have been responsible for it.”

Barton said the first-floor apartment has significant damage due to the fire. However, because the fire originated outside the residence, he said most of the residents’ belongings should be undamaged. He said the second-floor apartment was vacant at the time of the fire.

Barton said High Ridge Fire was assisted on the scene by the Valley Park, Eureka, Saline Valley and Fenton fire protection districts, along with the North Jefferson County Ambulance District.

Barton said this incident was a good example of how effective sprinkler systems can be. In general, Barton said apartment sprinkler systems are checked annually by the fire district and when completing occupancy inspections.

“This certainly would have been a much more significant incident with more residents and apartments affected, but the activation of one single sprinkler head was enough to prevent the fire on the first floor from moving up and causing serious damage on the second floor,” Barton said. “That, combined with residents calling 911 right away and evacuating the building instead of wasting some time trying to put the fire out themselves, is what made the difference.”

Apartment Building, Residential

Essex, VT – Sprinkler system activated for fire at apartment complex; No injuries reported

A small apartment fire in Essex was extinguished Wednesday evening before spreading to the rest of the building.

Emergency crews responded to an apartment complex on Susie Wilson Road at around 6:30 p.m.

According to the Essex Fire Department, the unit’s sprinkler system had stifled most of the fire by the time crews arrived to put out the rest.

Residents were evacuated from the building as a precaution, and the power was shut off in one wing of the building to avoid electrical damage.

Nobody was injured.

Apartment Building, Residential

Peoria, IL – Sprinkler system prevents fire from spreading at apartment complex; No injuries reported

The Peoria Fire Department said “multiple” people have been displaced after a trash fire in a hallway at New Hope Apartments in Downtown Peoria.

The fire department was called about 6:35 p.m. where a fire was on the fifth floor of the building at 301 NE Jefferson.

All residents were safely evacuated, and there were no injuries, said Battalion Chief Josh Maroney.

The chief also said the building’s sprinkler system prevented the fire from spreading. The water damage, however, caused “multiple” residents to be displaced.

According to the chief, restoration work is underway, and residents will be able to return to their homes when repairs are done.

This is the second time in recent weeks that firefighters were called to put out a fire at New Hope. Investigators determined the fire that happened about 12:30 a.m. on Oct. 20 was intentionally set and caused an estimated $200,000.

Total damage of Tuesday evening’s fire is estimated at $60,000.

Hotel / Motel, Hotel / Restaurant

Albuquerque, NM – Sprinkler system activated for fire at Crowne Plaza Hotel

On November 24th at approximately 7:05 p.m., Albuquerque Fire Rescue units were dispatched to the Crowne Plaza Hotel at 1901 University Blvd NE for reports of a possible structure fire. AFR Engine 13 arrived first and reported a high-rise hotel with no visible fire showing from the exterior. Engine 13 established command and advised that smoke was present in the hallway, declaring a working fire. Crews later confirmed moderate smoke conditions on the second floor.

Prior to AFR’s arrival, the building’s fire alarm system activated, and a single fire sprinkler head had already discharged. Fire crews brought the incident under control within 18 minutes. Fire damage was contained primarily to one hotel room, though the second floor was evacuated for the evening due to water damage.

One civilian was treated on scene for smoke inhalation and did not require transport. No firefighters were reportedly injured.

Two occupants from the affected room were relocated to another room within the hotel with assistance from management.

AFR Fire Investigators remained on scene to determine the fire’s cause and origin. However, the cause has not yet been determined.

Other / Not Specified, Other Business

Shreveport, LA – Sprinkler system activated for fire at local business; No injuries reported

At approximately 8:08 p.m., the Shreveport Fire Department (SFD) was dispatched to a fire alarm at a local business.

In total, 15 fire units with around 45 dedicated firefighters responded to the incident in the 7400 block of Youree Drive on Wednesday evening.

SFD says they arrived on the scene within five minutes and quickly observed heavy smoke billowing from the top of the building.

A representative with the department says it was a coordinated effort to extinguish the fire, with emergency responders working to ensure the safety of patrons and staff by evacuating individuals from the premises while others entered the building to combat the flames.

Additional fire crews were deployed to the rooftop to assist in battling the fire.

Fortunately, the building’s sprinkler system activated, helping to mitigate the spread of the fire.

There were no reported injuries among firefighters or civilians at the site.

Apartment Building, Residential

Waterville, ME – Fire at apartment building contained by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

A fire at an apartment building in Waterville Friday forced residents to relocate, according to the Waterville Fire Department.

Waterville firefighters responded to the Lockwood Mill building at 6 Water St. shortly before 6:30 p.m. The first crews on scene reported alarms sounding and people evacuating the building, the department said. They found smoke in a stairwell and water running between floors.

Crews discovered a smoldering fire in a construction area on the fifth floor. The building’s sprinkler system contained most of the fire, and it did not spread to other areas, according to the department.

Only the third floor of the building was reportedly occupied. Residents were provided transportation and temporary lodging at a nearby hotel in coordination with the Waterville Housing Authority, the department said. No injuries were reported.

The state fire marshal’s office is investigating the cause of the fire.

The Waterville Fire Department reminded residents and business owners to keep fire alarms and sprinkler systems in working order, saying properly maintained systems save lives.

The Winslow Fire Department assisted with the fire.

Apartment Building, Residential

Hanson, MA – Fire at apartment complex contained by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

A sprinkler system helped put down a Hanson apartment fire.

Fire Chief Robert O’Brien says that at approximately 6:44 p.m. Wednesday crews responded to 1479 Main St. for a reported bedroom fire.

Upon arrival they found a heavy smoke condition inside one of the apartment units and the fire sprinkler system flowing.

After making entry firefighters were able to confirm that the sprinkler system had largely contained the fire and fire crews put it out completely.

No injuries were reported.

However, two apartments were impacted by water and smoke damage.

A preliminary investigation has determined that the fire was accidental and caused by a candle.

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