Manufacturing, Other - Manufacturing Coating business fire limited thanks to fire sprinklers (Columbus, OH) April 8, 2013 viking210 A fire that began in the paint booth of a business that coats military equipment was almost completely put out by the building’s fire sprinkler system. Columbus firefighters entered the building and extinguished the remaining spot fire. No one was reported injured.
Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential Fire sprinklers show worth in retirement home fire (Gig Harbor, WA) April 3, 2013 viking210 Fire sprinklers were credited by State Fire Marshall Charles Duffy with helping to save both property and life at a fire that started in the kitchen of a retirement community. Two fire sprinklers activated and kept the fire contained until fire crews arrived. Residents were all evacuated until the fire was completely put out, and no one was reported injured from the fire.
Apartment Building, Residential Fire sprinklers contain apartment fire (Charleston, SC) March 30, 2013 viking210 After a cooking fire broke out in an apartment in downtown Charleston, the resident tried to douse it without success. The unit’s fire sprinkler was then triggered and kept the fire in check until fire crews arrived to put out the remaining flames. Fire Marshall Mike Julazadeh said, “The fire sprinkler system is a critical component in the life safety system of this property. In this case, a single fire sprinkler head operated and controlled the fire event until the fire department could arrive and mitigate any remaining hazards.”
Apartment Building, Residential Fire sprinklers prove worth in apartment kitchen fire (Petaluma, CA) March 21, 2013 viking210 Fire sprinklers quickly extinguished the evening fire that occurred on the top floor of an apartment building. Investigators reported that a youth was attempting to cook up illegal narcotics when some of the ingredients caught fire. The young man suffered some minor burns, and no one else was injured.
College/University (on campus), School / University Fire at university campus controlled by sprinkler system (Logan, Utah) February 28, 2013 viking210 A fire in the basement of a building on Utah State University’s campus could have been much worse if not for the modern fire sprinkler system that was installed. Crews arrived to find smoke coming from a basement lab, according to Logan Fire Marshal Craig Humphreys. An overhead sprinkler that was activated had put out most of the fire before firefighters arrived. The cause of the fire was determined to be combustible materials placed too closely to a heater that was being used as part of a science experiment.
Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential Sprinkler system controls fire at assisted living facility (Madison, WI) February 21, 2013 viking210 A sprinkler system at an assisted living facility kept fire damage to a minimum, with residents evacuated and no one injured, authorities reported. “This is an excellent example of how sprinklers can react quickly to save lives and reduce property damage,” said spokeswoman Bernadette Galvez in the release. Fire was confined to one room, which was kept in check by the sprinkler. The facility serves those afflicted with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.
Other - Retail, Retail Fire contained by sprinkler system at local business (Buford, GA) February 20, 2013 viking210 Firefighters responded to a Pak Mail after a passerby reported seeing smoke coming from the door of the business. According to Gwinnett County Fire and Emergency Services public information officer Capt. Tommy Rutledge, crews found a fire smoldering in the back room. The sprinkler system had activated. “The sprinkler system kept the fire at bay and prevented the flames from spreading past the room of origin,” Rutledge explained. “This is a prime example of the effectiveness of fire sprinklers to prevent destruction of an entire building from fire.”
Apartment Building, Residential Sprinklers extinguish apartment fire before fire department arrives (Edina, MN) February 20, 2013 viking210 The Edina Fire Department was dispatched to the apartment fire at approximately 6:15 p.m. Sunday, arriving to find a fire on the stovetop of a first-floor unit had already been extinguished by the building’s sprinkler system. “The building’s sprinklers saved countless lives and property,” Assistant Fire Chief Darrell Todd said. “This really shows the impact sprinklers have on fires by keeping it from spreading to other units. Had the building not been sprinkled, the fire could have spread quickly, endangering lives.”
Apartment Building, Residential Apartment fire extinguished by sprinkler system (Asheville, NC) February 11, 2013 viking210 On Friday evening the Asheville Fire Department was dispatched for a structure fire. The fire started in the bedroom, but was quickly extinguished by the sprinkler system within the unit, minimizing fire damage. The fire was ruled accidental.
Apartment Building, Residential Sprinkler system extinguishes apartment fire (Columbia, MD) February 4, 2013 viking210 Shortly before 8 p.m., Howard County Department of Fire and Rescue units responded to an automatic fire alarm. Responders found there had been a flash fire in the dining room of a third floor apartment. Officials said the fire caused a sprinkler to activate, and the blaze was extinguished.
