Officials say the fire was extinguished in part thanks to a well-maintained sprinkler system.
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Elnora, IN – Fire at elementary school suppressed by sprinkler system; School in session next day
Everyone was evacuated from the building during the fire and no injuries were reported. An investigator from the Indiana Fire Marshal’s Office was called in to look at the fire but there are no reports of anything suspicious. Officials say they were not able to put a dollar amount on the estimated damages.
“The crews did a really good job with the drying out and cleaning up,” said Bell. “We were able to start school as normal without any problems at all.”
Elkhart, IN – Fire in wood shop extinguished with help from sprinkler system; No injuries reported
Fishers, IN – Fire in foam pit at gymnastics facility contained by sprinkler system
Elkhart, IN – Sprinkler system kept fire from spreading at chemical distribution center
A full response call was put out by the firefighters due to the weather conditions.
Firefighters forced a door open and found the inside of the building filled with heavy smoke.
A semi-truck was also involved, with a fire in the engine compartment.
A sprinkler system was keeping the fire from spreading throughout the rest of the building.
The fire was deemed under control around 2:25 a.m.
No one was inside of the building at the time of fire and no injuries were reported.
An ambulance was on the scene to keep firefighters warm while they worked to put the fire out.
Columbus, IN – Sprinkler system activates in fire at aluminum plant; Assists firefighters in controlling blaze
Firefighters went to the roof of the facility and learned it was clear of fire.
At about 5:25 a.m., firefighters reported that the fire was under control, Wilson said.
With a few spot fires still located on the steel beams overhead, MC Aluminum maintenance crews used an articulating boom lift to access and extinguish the remaining smoldering materials.
Fire Command was terminated at approximately 5:47 a.m. and the facility was turned over to MC Aluminum, Wilson said.
A total of 13 Columbus Fire Department units responded to the fire, which included four engine companies and two rescue companies. The remaining seven units were command and support staff.
Wilson said no damage estimate was available and the fire has been ruled accidental.
Chesterton, IN – Electrical fire in “Escape Room” business extinguished by sprinkler system
Evansville, IN – Structure fire at nail salon contained by sprinkler system
Ferdinand, IN – Sprinkler system extinguishes manufacturing fire that started in lacquer finishing booth
Evansville, IN – Sprinkler system activated during rooftop fire at business
A passerby says they saw the flames shooting from the roof and called for help.
The business’ sprinkler system was activated during the fire.
Once firefighters arrived, they determined the fire was coming from a fan on top of the roof.
It’s unclear if the fire extended into the interior of the business.