Hospital/Care Facility, Hospital/Medical Clinic Fire in psychiatric facility extinguished by fire sprinklers (Utica, NY) April 2, 2012 viking210 Fire sprinklers put out a fire at the Mohawk Valley Psychiatric Facility that was started by a paper shredder. According to reports, no injuries occurred.
Primary / Secondary School, School / University Sprinkler system contains electrical fire at school; no injuries reported (Kent, CT) March 26, 2012 viking210 The Rev. Richardson W. Schell, headmaster of the school, said an automatic alarm sounded at about 10 a.m., and the sprinkler system then kicked in, extinguishing the blaze in Field Dormitory.
Hotel / Restaurant, Restaurant Restaurant kitchen fire contained by sprinkler system (Spartanburg, SC) March 23, 2012 viking210 Spartanburg Fire Marshal Brad Hall says the fire broke out in the kitchen. The sprinkler systems activated and knocked a good amount of the fire down.
Apartment Building, Residential Sprinklers aid firefighters in apartment kitchen fire (Saranac Lake, NY) March 23, 2012 viking210 1 Comment A small kitchen fire in a third-floor apartment which triggered the building’s sprinkler system. Occupants of the building were evacuated safely.
Hotel / Restaurant, Restaurant Laundry room fire suppressed by sprinklers at restaurant (Newark, OH) March 19, 2012 viking210 A cook called 911 shortly before 9 a.m. after smelling smoke from the laundry room. The fire, which was doused by the building’s sprinkler system, was contained to the dryer, Newark firefighter Kelly Smith said. The restaurant opened at noon, only an hour later than scheduled.
Hotel / Motel, Hotel / Restaurant Hotel fire extinguished by sprinkler system (Las Vegas, NV) March 16, 2012 viking210 Sprinklers had completely doused the fire just inside the door, fire spokesman Tim Szymanski said, and firefighters never used hoses. Ground-floor casino play was not interrupted. But about 60 people evacuated the 21st floor, and nine more left suites on the top floor of the newest tower in the hotel, Golden Nugget spokeswoman Amy Chasey said.
Other Business, Place of Worship Damage limited at landmark church thanks to sprinkler system (Montreal, QC) March 12, 2012 viking210 The fire originated on the third floor in the kitchen. “A sprinkler system limited the spread of the flames,” Chief Mario Trottier said.
Athletic Club/Sports Facility, Other Business Sprinkler system aids firefighters at athletic club fire (Novato, CA) March 9, 2012 viking210 A fire, in an equipment room near a swimming pool, was controlled by a fire sprinkler directly above it. “This is a great reminder about the importance of fire sprinklers,” Battalion Chief Gerald McCarthy said.
Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential Sprinkler system extinguishes kitchen fire at senior living center (Atlanta, GA) March 6, 2012 viking210 When officers arrived on the scene the fire was extinguished by the overhead sprinkler system. No injuries were reported.
Hotel / Restaurant, Restaurant Restaurant fire quickly managed by sprinkler system (Medford, OR) March 5, 2012 viking210 McGrath’s Fish House was evacuated just before noon after a small kitchen fire broke out in one of the vents above a stove, Medford Fire and Rescue officials said. The fire was quickly extinguished by a nearby sprinkler head, but patrons were evacuated as a precaution while fire officials inspected.
