Tag Archives: Evening (6pm-9pm)

Casino, Other Business

Las Vegas, NV – Sprinkler system activation extinguishes fire at a Las Vegas Strip casino

Firefighters investigate reports of a fire at a Las Vegas Strip casino.  

Clark County Fire officials responded to a reported fire at the Palazzo Hotel Wednesday night around 6:46 p.m.

The fire was reported to be in an area under construction in what was referred to as a “Fan” room, according to Clark County Fire officials. 

The Battalion Chief requested an additional engine, truck and rescue to be added to the response. While arriving at the property, the crew found smoke coming from a below grade area. The fire sprinkler system activated and appeared to extinguish the fire.

Once crews were able to access the area, firefighters found the fire had been contained to some trash that had accumulated.

There was no damage reported to the structure and there were no injuries reported.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. 

Manufacturing, Other - Manufacturing

Quincy, IL – Compressor fire kept in check by fire sprinklers

QUINCY, IL — Tri Township Fire responded to a fire at Titan International Inc. at 27th and Spruce in Quincy Tuesday night.

Assistant Fire Chief Darren Smith says the compressor caught fire in the compressor room around 6 p.m. and spread into the employee locker room.

Firefighters found heavy smoke on arrival.

Smith said even though the sprinkler system kept the fire in check, extensive repairs are needed.

Primary / Secondary School, School / University

Plainfield Township, MI – Classroom fire quickly extinguished by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

PLAINFIELD TOWNSHIP, Mich. (WOOD) — Sprinklers put out a small fire in a Northview High School classroom Monday evening.

The Plainfield Township Fire Department says the fire was out by the time fire crews got on the scene. No one was hurt.

Photos posted to the department’s Facebook page show minimal fire damage to a lab.

The cause of the fire has not yet been released.

Tuesday classes are not expected to be affected.

Apartment Building, Residential

Kent, WA – Sprinkler system in bedroom of apartment keeps fire contained to one room

A fire alarm helped a family evacuate a burning Kent apartment Wednesday night, the Puget Sound Regional Fire Authority reported.

The fire, reported at 7:07 p.m. started in the bathroom then burned through the door into the bedroom, causing the sprinkler head to activate along with the fire alarm at the Riverwood Apartments, 24600 block of Russell RoadSouth.

Hearing the alarm, family members were able to safely evacuate the apartment and call 911.

Puget Sound Fire units arrived with smoke coming from the front door. Entry into the home was quickly made, and the fire extinguished in the bathroom.

Thanks to the sprinkler in the bedroom, the fire did not get beyond the bathroom door, Puget Sound Fire said.

The apartment below the fire had damage from the water used to extinguish the fire above.

American Red Cross was called and arrived to help the two displaced families.

The cause of fire is still under investigation.

Uncategorized

Spencer, IA – Sprinkler system activated for fire in Livestock Pavilion at fairgrounds; No injuries reported

Authorities say a sprinkler system likely helped to reduce damage when a fire broke out inside a massive building on the Clay County Fairgrounds Sunday night.

The Spencer Fire Department encountered a large amount of smoke coming from the Livestock Pavilion when it arrived on the scene about 8:45 p.m.

Authorities say a truck parked inside the building had caught on fire, but what was left of the fire was quickly extinguished.

No injuries were reported.

Fair officials are assessing damage Monday.

They say owners of items stored in the building will be contacted today by fair officials.

Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential

Winter Haven, FL – Fire at senior citizen apartment complex extinguished by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

A kitchen fire led to major damage at a Winter Haven apartment complex for senior citizens.

Before 8 p.m. Monday, Winter Haven firefighters responded to an alarm call at E.C Towers, located at 500 Avenue L NW.

They said the fire was out when they arrived, but there was water damage to apartment units below where the initial fire took place. More than 200 residents were evacuated. They said about 50 units were damaged and those residents will be temporarily displaced. Red Cross is assisting. 

“The fire sprinkler system did exactly what is was designed to do,” said Public Safety Director Charlie Bird. “Although there is some water damage to lower units, there is minimal damage overall.”

According to the National Fire Protection Association, fire sprinkler systems can reduce the risk of dying in a fire by 85 percent.

There were no reported injuries. It’s unclear when or if residents can return to their homes. 

Hotel / Restaurant, Restaurant

Cedar Rapids, IA – Sprinkler system activated for second fire in two days at cafe

At 8:03 p.m. Friday night, firefighters responded to a fire alarm and sprinkler flow alarm at Riley’s Cafe.

The Cedar Rapids Fire Department and Hiawatha Fire Department both responded to the scene, where an official release says they found a light haze inside Riley’s Cafe. Using thermal imaging, firefighters reportedly checked the ceiling in an area already impacted by a fire Thursday afternoon. After discovering hot spots, the firefighter reportedly began removing ceiling tiles and identified burning insulation and falling embers. Firefighters reportedly discovered multiple instances of burning insulation above both Riley’s Cafe and the neighboring Broken Spoke, both of which had already been closed because of Thursday’s fire.

According to the report, potable and fire suppression systems were damaged. Riley’s Cafe was impacted by a broken line in the ceiling and Broken Spoke reportedly had an impacted hot water line.

The report states both Thursday and Friday’s fire have been ruled unintentional. Thursday’s fire is reportedly the result of radiant heat exposure that ignited wood behind the stainless steal surrounding the stove in Riley’s Cafe kitchen, and Friday’s fire was reportedly the result of an electrical fire.

Manufacturing, Paper Mill / Saw Mill

Yuma, AZ – Sprinkler system contains fire to machinery at paper company

The Yuma Fire Department responded to a fire at the International Paper Company last Friday night. YFD said they arrived at around 8:15 p.m. and discovered that machinery inside the building was on fire, and the fire suppression sprinkler system was keeping the fire contained. The fire was originally discovered by employees working at the facility who initially attempted to extinguish the fire themselves. When their efforts were not successful, a manual pull station alarm was activated, according to YFD. Shortly after that, YFD said the heat from the fire began to activate the sprinkler heads which contained the fire to the machinery where the fire had started. Fire damage was limited to the area of the machinery, and the ceiling area above. However, YFD said the open spaces of the building sustained additional smoke damage. No injuries to employees or YFD personnel were reported.

Apartment Building, Residential

Sugar Land, TX – (no media coverage) Apartment kitchen fire extinguished by sprinkler system

** No Media Coverage – Fire Department Reported ** On 04/02/2019 at approximately 1854 hours, investigators from Fort Bend County Fire Marshal’s Office were dispatched to the scene of an apartment fire that was located in the 14000 FM 1464 Sugar Land, TX 77498. Northeast Fire Department was on location of the fire. They reported that the fire was a cooking grease fire which activated the kitchen sprinkler head nearest to the stove, resulting to extinguishment of the fire prior to fire crews arrival. There was very minor damage to the interior of the apartment. No other living units were affected.