Other Business, Place of Worship, Residential Sprinkler system helps to limit damage at historic church (Albany, NY) July 23, 2013 viking210 The fire was discovered just after 2 a.m. at Willamette Community Church by a pastor who found smoke after he responded to a security alarm. Albany Fire Marshal Michael Trabue said the damage was limited to the interior of the church. According to Trabue, the building will require some structural repairs, but the damage was not widespread thanks in part to the basement’s fire sprinkler system. There were no injuries. The cause remains under investigation.
Hotel / Restaurant, Restaurant Fire sprinkler system puts out grease fire at restaurant (Nanuet, NY) May 8, 2013 viking210 An afternoon fire that began in a restaurant kitchen was eliminated by the building’s fire sprinkler system before fire crews arrived at the scene. Fire Chief Kenny Flynn reported that the sprinkler system worked as it should.
Athletic Club/Sports Facility, Other Business Fire sprinklers contain fire at major league baseball stadium (Flushing, NY) April 16, 2013 viking210 An early morning fire that broke out in the administrative office complex at Citi Field was quickly controlled by the building’s fire sprinkler. The fire department extinguished the remaining flames, and no injuries were reported.
Apartment Building, Residential Fire suppressed by sprinklers at apartment building (Irvington, NY) January 28, 2013 viking210 A fire in a multiple family dwelling was suppressed by the buildings fire suppression system. The fire, caused by mishandled oil from a candle, quickly ignited the contents in an apartments kitchen. Chief Ruffler said “this incident clearly shows how fire suppression systems really help save lives and property.
Retail, Shopping Mall Fire at mall sporting goods store contained by sprinkler system (Watertown, NY) June 11, 2012 viking210 The fire was caused when a ceiling light overheated, causing the contents of the ballast to leak into the light fixtures and create sparks that ignited a rack of clothing below it, Chief Dillon said. Fortunately, the sprinkler system effectively contained the blaze until firefighters could extinguish it, he said. “It did what it was supposed to do,” Chief Dillon said.
Other / Not Specified, Other Business Sprinklers contain electrical fire (Port Chester, NY) May 21, 2012 viking210 Port Chester firefighters were able to find and put out a building’s electrical fire thanks in part to the business’ fire sprinkler system. About 50 firefighters came to put out the fire and were having a difficult time finding the source of the smoke when they spotted the water which had helped dampen the blaze. They then knocked down the remaining flames. No injuries were reported.
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.
Storage / Warehouse, Warehouse Sprinkler system aids firefighters at warehouse fire (Tonawanda, NY) March 24, 2012 viking210 After a machine caught fire at an O-Cello plant, fire sprinklers contained the blaze until firefighters arrived.
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.
Office Building, Other Business Sprinkler system credited for stopping fire at technology company (Watertown, NY) March 22, 2012 viking210 Rolls of paper reportedly caught fire. Quick response by the overhead sprinkler system, as well as city firefighters, kept the blaze and the damage to a minimum. No injuries were reported.
