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Primary / Secondary School, School / University

Hingham, MA – Classroom electrical fire kept in check by fire sprinklers

Classes at Hingham High were cancelled today after a fire broke out in a classroom cabinet full of electronics early Friday morning.

The fire was put out by 7 a.m., but Deputy Fire Chief William Powers said there is smoke and water damage throughout the building. He said fire, cleanup and alarm crews on scene are hoping the school can reopen Monday morning, Wicked Local reported.

“On scene we had a heavy smoke condition and a water flow, which meant the sprinklers had fused,” Powers said.

The deputy chief said the fire started in a classroom cabinet that held a TV, VCR and several computers.

“Something obviously overheated and caused an electrical fire,” he said. “The sprinkler head directly above the cabinet kept the fire in check, but it continued burning in the cabinet until we got there.”

Firefighters cut off power to the building.

“There is a need for cleanup and we cannot occupy the building today,” Superintendent Dorothy Galo said in a message Friday morning. “We will appreciate everyone’s cooperation in staying away from the HS building to allow the needed cleanup.”

All classes and Advanced Placement exams have been cancelled. Galo said students who were scheduled to take an AP exam will be contacted individually.

High School administrators are working from Town Hall. Classes in Hingham’s other five schools will still take place.

Weymouth, Hull and Cohasset firefighters responded to the school when the second alarm sounded, and Rockland and Scituate covered the station.

Powers said the school is about 800 feet from the Hingham fire headquarters, which prompted quick response from firefighters. He said there were no injuries.

The fire is being investigated by Hingham police and fire, the Hinghal building inspector and the state fire marshal’s office.

Self-Storage Facility, Storage / Warehouse

Ferdinand, IN – U Storage fire kept under control by fire sprinklers

FERDINAND — Units of the Ferdinand Volunteer Fire Department were called Wednesday morning to the report of an active fire at U Storage, 2130 Industrial Park Road, which is housed in the former Mobel Inc. complex.

Fire Chief John Hoppenjans said firefighters arrived after the 11:07 a.m. page to find the building full of smoke. The fire had been extinguished by the building’s sprinkler system, he said.

The fire department ventilated the building with exhaust fans.

Hoppenjans said maintenance personnel were removing an old spray booth when a spark ignited old lacquer residue.

Personnel on site quickly tried to extinguish the flames with a fire extinguisher but the fire got out of control. Those on site then exited the building.

Four trucks and 22 firefighters were on the scene 75 minutes.

The Ferdinand Police Department assisted as did Memorial Hospital Emergency Medical Services, which had an ambulance on standby.

Manufacturing, Manufacturing Plant

Jeffersonville, OH – Sprinkler system keeps fire under control at automotive parts plant

Shortly after 8 a.m. on Friday, firefighters responded to an active fire at TFO Tech in Jeffersonville.

According to the chief of the Jefferson Township Fire Department, Jeff Warner, there were approximately 20 firefighters in all who responded. Responders included Jefferson Township Fire and EMS along with mutual aid engines from Washington Court House and Silvercreek Township.

Warner explained there were approximately 15 TFO employees containing the fire until the responders arrived—they had used hoses and nearly 15 fire extinguishers. He said, “They were very helpful in keeping things under control until we got there.”

There was a sprinkler system in place at TFO that helped in keeping the fire under control—there was no structural damage. The fire was contained to one press which ignited during regular operation.

According to Warner, TFO reported the value of the press was $20 million. The extent of damage to the press is unknown at this time.

There are five other presses available for use, and TFO does not expect any delays in its supply of automotive parts to Honda.

The Washington Court House Fire Department (WCHFD) had four on-scene, including fire chief Tim Downing, according to WCHFD Capt. Ben Havens.

Havens said, “They had it under control when we arrived. We just helped them clean up a little bit, and then we were out of there.” Mutual aid was present in case their assistance was needed. WCHFD was back in-service at 9:30 a.m.

Retail, Shopping Mall

Elyria, OH – Sprinkler system contains storage area fire at shopping mall

Elyria firefighters extinguished a fire May 7 that damaged a storage area at a Midway Mall store in Elyria.

Fire crews responded at 8:47 a.m. to Finish Line, 4439 Midway Mall, for a fire that had broken out in the business’ storage area on the northern side of the mall, according to Elyria assistant fire Chief Jamison Norris.

Norris said the business’ sprinkler system was able to contain the fire to the storage area and the blaze was put out by the department using a hose line.

The estimated damage is $10,000 to the building portion and $50,000 for merchandise.

“The business is currently closed,” Norris said. “They need to reset the sprinkler system, repair the electrical damage, repair damage done to the storage area itself and decide how they want to restore what was damaged by smoke.

“So it all depends on how the company wants to handle it.”

Firefighters cleared the area by 10:35 a.m., Norris said.

Primary / Secondary School, School / University

Los Angeles, CA – Fire at high school extinguished by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

A fire at San Pedro High School damaged a single classroom on Tuesday morning but was out by the time firefighters arrived at the campus.

Firefighters, shortly before 8 a.m., responded to reports of smoke and fire on the campus at 1001 W. 15th Street, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.

They arrived to find that a sprinkler system had extinguished the fire.

Firefighters helped clean up.

There were no reported injuries, or ongoing hazards, to students or staff, fire officials said. The cause of the fire and the amount of damage it caused were under investigation.

Restaurant

Corner Brook, NL, Canada – Pizza shop fire contained with help from sprinkler system

The Boston Pizza restaurant in Corner Brook will be closed until further notice after an oven fire Monday morning. An activated fire alarm notified the Corner Brook Fire Department of the fire at around 7:21 a.m. Deputy Fire Chief Craig Harnum said it appeared there was some sort of malfunction in a propane oven. He said the restaurant’s sprinkler and fire suppression systems worked and, although there was heavy smoke, there was only a small fire that was quickly doused by a portable fire extinguisher by firefighters upon arrival. Harnum said there was smoke damage to the Corner Brook Plaza business, but the fire damage was limited to the commercial oven that he said was completely destroyed.

There was no one inside the business when the fire started, noted Harnum. The Western Star requested an interview with someone from Boston Pizza. In an emailed reply, the restaurant confirmed the fire was contained to a single piece of kitchen equipment and the restaurant is temporarily closed to investigate the exact cause and to determine what is required to quickly restore regular operations.

“Our plan is to re-open as soon as possible,” the statement said. “In the meantime, we appreciate the patience and understanding of our staff and guests while we quickly work to remedy the situation.”

Manufacturing, Manufacturing Plant

Southport, NY – Sprinkler system extinguished manufacturing fire before fire crews arrived

Southport Fire official Mike Smith says that an industrial air compressor failed at the Elmira Stamping and Manufacturing Tuesday morning.

Employees evacuated and a sprinkler system extinguished the fire before Southport and City of Elmira firefighters arrived.

UPDATE (8:08 a.m.) The fire has been put out. Fire crews are still on the scene to complete overhaul and clean-up.

According to the Southport Fire Department, the cause of the fire is unknown at this time. No injuries or damage to the building has been reported so far. 

The Southport and Pine City fire departments were on scene early Wednesday morning for a reported structure fire at 1704 Cedar Street in Southport.

Smoke can be seen around the Elmira Stamping Manufacturing Co. building. The call came in just before 7 a.m.

Our 18 News reporter on the scene says the smoke has decreased significantly. 

Apartment Building, Residential

Jackson Hole, WY – Sprinkler system works, contains apartment fire to only kitchen

An early morning fire at the Smith’s Plaza was doused by an operational sprinkler system.

Jackson Hole Fire/EMS was called to a structure fire in the apartments above the Smiths Liquor Store this morning at 8:40am. By the time they arrived, crews found that a sprinkler had completely extinguished a grease fire from an unattended cooking pan. The pan’s grease flamed up to the overhead kitchen hood and was suppressed when the sprinkler head became hot enough to trigger water onto the fire and quickly put it out.

Fire crews placed a stopper in the sprinkler head to help control the water flow once it was determined the fire was completely out. By 2pm this afternoon, it was reported the water had been cleaned up and the sprinkler system put back into service. All 40 employees will be able to return to their rooms tonight.

Fire Marshal Kathy Clay put the event in perspective and emphasized the importance of a fully functional sprinkler system.

“One fire sprinkler put out a fire that could have burned the entire building down,” Clay noted. “This single fire sprinkler kept the fire spread from going into the attic space. Housing is a significant issue in this valley, and today we can celebrate that this life safety fire sprinkler system functioned when needed, saved lives, and saved property.”

Apartment Building, Residential

Vancouver, BC, Canada – Sprinkler system assists firefighters in knocking down apartment fire

No one was hurt, but an apartment and three businesses have suffered some major damage after a fire Sunday morning near Abbott and Water Street in Gastown. A discarded cigarette lighter seems to have been what started it. Fire crews were called to the unit near Abbott and Water Street, when smoke was reported by neighbours. Dave Rosenlund, Assistant Chief with Vancouver Fire and Rescue says it took time to knock out the flames.

“Crews got there, the sprinkler system had been activated from the building, and combustibles from the suite were on fire at the time when crews entered the suite,” he says. There’s some structural damage to the apartment, as well as water damage to three businesses located below the suite. Rosenlund says it’s a reminder to be cautious if you smoke indoors. “When smoking in your room, just be careful of how you dispose of your matches or turn your lighter on and off,” he says.