Monday morning, crews in Ottumwa responded to a report of a fire alarm with sprinkler activation.
The call came in just before 11:30 a.m. at the AmericInn hotel.
When firefighters arrived, no smoke or fire was seen on the outside of the building, but smoke was observed upon entry.
One person was found in a hotel room bathroom on the second floor.
The person was conscious, combative and refused to leave.
Officers were called to the scene to assist with removing the person.
A chair was found in the same room that had been on fire and it was removed from the building.
Fans were used to remove smoke from the building.
The fire is currently under investigation and the Health Department.
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North Liberty, IA – Sprinkler system activated for overnight fire at apartment complex
The city of North Liberty says firefighters responded to the fire at 1010 Rachel Street just before 4:30 a.m. Monday. Police who arrived on the scene first warned smoke was coming from the second floor of the building and a sprinkler system was working.
Firefighters broke their way in to find smoke in the living room, but the fire mostly out from the sprinklers.
Crews found two children in a bedroom and a dog inside the apartment and got them out.
There’s no word on the extent of injuries for those taken to the hospital.
Investigators are trying to determine how it started, and how much damage the fire caused.
The North Liberty Police Department, Coralville Fire Department, Johnson County Ambulance Service and Johnson County Emergency Communications Center all helped on the call.
Marion, IA – Sprinkler system contains fire at indoor kids play center; No injuries reported
Crews were called to the 850 Twixt Town Road just after 10 a.m. for a commercial fire/water flow alarm and found moderate smoke and a fire in the kitchen.
However, the sprinkler system was able to keep the fire contained where it started and firefighters had the fire put out within minutes.
The building did suffer minor smoke and water damage, but the losses were limited and no one was injured.
Marion fire says it was an accident caused by materials that were inappropriately stored on a countertop stove.
The building used to be a Perfect Game facility. It now houses an indoor play place for kids called The Shell – Little Sports Torts Indoor Play Space.
Des Moines, IA – Sprinkler system activated for fire at high-rise building
The DMFD released photos of the damage on its Facebook page. The department says the sprinkler system helped contain the fire until firefighters arrived and the fire was limited to one unit.
The fire department did not say where the fire happened or if there were any injuries.
Coralville, IA – Sprinkler system extinguishes fire at multi-family residence
The Coralville Fire Department responded to the scene at approximately 5:15 p.m., discovering that the fire had started in the kitchen of one of the apartments.
The sprinkler system activated immediately, containing and extinguishing the fire before it could spread to other parts of the building. As a result, the apartment suffered only minor smoke and water damage.
Sprinkler systems are designed to automatically respond to fires, either controlling or extinguishing them before they have a chance to grow. They reduces fire damage and give people extra time to evacuate safely.
The Coralville Fire Department say a well-maintained sprinkler system can be the difference between a minor incident and a catastrophic event.
Marshalltown, IA – Sprinkler system activated for fire at veterans home; No injuries reported
At 4:41 a.m., the MFD was dispatched to IVH for a fire alarm with smoke observed and sprinkler activation reported, according to a press release. Crews arrived to find light smoke and an active sprinkler in a room on the fourth floor of the Dack building.
One resident had been removed from the room prior to the fire department’s arrival. Residents were also evacuated from the wing and several rooms on the floor below.
Fire personnel, assisted by IVH staff, were able to control the sprinkler and did a brief overhaul of the room. It was found that a small fire involving an overheated electronic device as well as a basket, papers, and a window shade had set the sprinkler off and caused a moderate amount of smoke to spread throughout the wing.
Damage from the fire was contained to the room of origin however water from the sprinkler system contributed to damage on several floors. No injuries were reported. Fire personnel were on scene for approximately two hours and were assisted by the Marshalltown Police Department and IVH staff.
Mayor Joel Greer and Commandant Todd Jacobus were both highly complimentary of the fire department’s response to the situation, with Jacobus opining that the MFD “has a great team.” Anyone with questions is encouraged to contact the MFD at 641-754-5751.
Harlan, IA – Sprinkler system activated for fire at lodge; No injuries reported
The call went out at 12:50 p.m. Chief Bissen says upon arrival, smoke could be seen coming from the room door. Mutual aid was requested from the Westphalia and Avoca Fire Departments. When firemen made entry, they found contents left near the furnace, which caught fire and ignited the curtains. The lodge was evacuated.
Chief Bissen says the room sustained smoke and water damage from the sprinkler system, and the ground floor had some smoke damage.
No one was injured in the fire.
Muscatine, IA – Sprinkler system activated for third-floor apartment fire; No injuries reported
Tuesday at approximately 9:38 a.m. the Muscatine Joint Communications Center (MUSCOM) received an automatic alarm for a sprinkler system that was set off at the Harrison Lofts apartments, 1716 Bandag Drive, according to a media release from the fire department. Crews said they found a fire in the kitchen area of a third-floor apartment that they were able to quickly put out. Three dogs were rescued and residents were evacuated as a precaution during the investigation.
Crews say the cause of the fire was determined to be accidental and direct fire damage is estimated to be about $5,000 and water damage is estimated to be an additional $20,000.
While crews were on their way to the scene, MUSCOM advised that someone on scene had called to report smoke in the hallway of the third floor, so the response was upgraded to a structure fire response at that time.
Crews said upon arrival the source of the fire was found to be in a third-floor apartment, but maintenance staff had put the fire out with fire extinguishers.
Crews then said they began to evacuate the third-floor, checking to make sure the fire was all the way out, and then beginning to mitigate water from the sprinklers that went off.
The fire was contained to the area above the stove and the cabinets above the stove, crews said. Smoke damage was limited to the kitchen area with some light smoke in the rest of the apartment. The sprinklers were successful in keeping the fire from spreading.
The Muscatine Police Department and the Animal Control Officer responded to help with evacuation and ensure the safety of the pets from the apartment. The Muscatine Fire Department had 15 staff members who responded to the scene.
The Muscatine County Emergency Manger responded as well to assist with relocation efforts along with the American Red Cross and The Salvation Army of Muscatine County, Iowa.
Mason City, IA – Sprinkler system activated for fire at Ag Processing plant; No injuries reported
According to a press release, one ladder truck, two ambulances and three command units with total of 14 firefighters/medics responded to the scene.
Upon their arrival, fire department personnel found the fire sprinkler system was activated in the building where the process equipment was located. The fire sprinkler system assisted with containing the fire until the fire department gained access to the interior of the equipment and extinguished the fire, the release said.
The majority of the units cleared the scene by 5:58 a.m., with the exception of one engine company remained on scene most of the day to assist plant staff with overhaul.
MCFD personnel were also assisted on scene by Cerro Gordo Emergency Management. No injuries were reported The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Marion, IA – Sprinkler system contains kitchen fire at apartment complex; No injuries reported
A sprinkler system contained a kitchen fire at the Marion apartment complex on Friday night.
The small fire happened in a third-floor apartment at Hilltop Manor on Lindale Drive.
The Marion Fire and Police Departments evacuated all residents from the apartment complex while they extinguished the fire.
Firefighters said the sprinkler system contained the fire to the kitchen and limited the fire and smoke damage to the room and the apartment building.
No one was hurt, and firefighters believe the fire was an accident.
