Storage / Warehouse, Warehouse Redmond, OR – Sprinkler system extinguishes overnight fire at race safety gear maker February 6, 2015 viking210 A southeast Redmond business that makes safety gear for racers and track crews had one key piece of safety gear that saved it from serious fire damage early Thursday – a sprinkler system, officials said. Redmond Fire & Rescue crews responded shortly before 3 a.m. to reported commercial structure fire at the business at 975 SE First Street, said Fire Marshal Traci Cooper. Arriving crews found smoke in the structure but that a small fire had been put out by the building’s sprinkler system, Cooper said. The fire apparently was caused by a light fixture that malfunctioned in the warehouse area, she said. Cooper said the sprinkler system “did its job,” as the business sustained minimal damage, compared to what it could have been without it.
Apartment Building, Residential Fargo, ND – Vehicle fire in garage of apartment building controlled by sprinkler system February 5, 2015 viking210 An early morning fire Thursday woke up a lot of people at the Park East Apartments in downtown Fargo. Firefighters got a call about smoke coming from the building around 2 a.m. and found a car on fire in the garage unit, which is attached to the residential section of the building. Fire officials say sprinkler system largely limited the fire damage to one vehicle. Vehicles parked on either side were not damaged because of the sprinkler system. Crews had the fire under control within 15 minutes of the Red River Regional Dispatch Center receiving the first 9-1-1 call. One person was found on scene with soot stains on his face but he refused medical treatment. The cause of the fire appears to be in the vehicle, but an exact cause has not been identified.
Apartment Building, Residential Norcross, GA – Late night apartment fire held in check by sprinkler system February 5, 2015 viking210 No one was injured in a Tuesday evening apartment fire near Norcross, according to Gwinnett Fire. The fire was held in check by the sprinkler system and was contained to the bathroom. The fire happened after 10 p.m. at the Los Colinas Apartments on Lia Hills Drive. It appears to have been accidental and started by a bathroom exhaust fan, firefighters said.
Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential Brownwood, TX – Sprinklers put out overnight fire at nursing and rehabilitation center February 4, 2015 viking210 Tuesday, January 27 : 11:43 PM – The Brownwood Fire Department was dispatched to a fire call in the 2500 block of Songbird Circle (The Songbird Lodge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center). Firefighters arrived on scene and were advised the fire was in the rear of building. Firefighters entered the building to find the sprinkler system had activated and the fire was out. EMS on scene assisted with evacuation of patients. A ventilation fan was set up and firefighters started clean up.
Residential, Townhouse / Condominium Stillwater, MN – Townhouse fire controlled by sprinkler system; No injuries reported February 3, 2015 viking210 Just before 10 p.m. Jan. 30, firefighters were called to a townhouse fire in the 2800 block of Brewers Lane. When firefighters arrived, smoke was coming from the eight-unit townhouse complex. Crews entered the unoccupied townhome, and found a sprinkler-controlled fire on the first floor. Firefighters extinguished the fire and ventilated the building. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. “The fire sprinkler in this building prevented significant fire damage to the complex and allowed the residents of the attached units to escape without injury,” a post on the Stillwater Fire Department’s Facebook page reads.
Apartment Building, Residential Bethesda, MD – Sprinkler system keeps fire away from residents in overnight apartment blaze February 2, 2015 viking210 Firefighters were called to the Bethesda Hill Apartment building at 5114 Dudley Lane shortly after 3 a.m. by a guest at the Bethesda Marriott located across the street. All occupants quickly got out of the building, but the fire had spread considerably through void and empty spaces, MCFRS spokesperson Pete Piringer said Piringer said the building’s sprinkler system effectively prevented the fire from spreading to the building’s living spaces. Piringer said it appears to have started with a dryer and nearby combustible material before quickly spreading to duct work in the walls, ceilings and floors between the second and third floors.
Manufacturing, Manufacturing Plant Hillsville, VA – Sprinklers help contain fire at manufacturing company February 2, 2015 viking210 Fire crews cleared the scene of a fire at about 9 p.m. Saturday night at Magnolia Manufacturing in Hillsville. Hillsville Volunteer Fire Dept. Asst. Chief Mike Musser said the fire got into two locations referred to as filter houses. Musser said the suppression system inside Magnolia is top of the line and the sprinklers helped knock down the fire and contain it to the two filter houses as firefighters worked to extinguish the blaze. Fire crews from Hillsville, Galax, Willis, Barren Springs, Carroll County Fire & Rescue, and Laurel Fork were among those on the scene. Firefighters worked for about an hour-and-a-half to clear the scene. Generally fires at Magnolia are contained to one filter house or one machine, he said. Heavy smoke was visible from as far away as Hard Scuffle Road when the fire was at its peak. Musser said there was significant damage but he wasn’t sure of the extent. He said supervisors and plant managers said the particular plant where the fire occurred would be shut down for a while. Magnolia in Hillsville has four plants at the location. There were no reports of injuries at the scene. All in all, Musser said firefighting efforts were a success.
Other / Not Specified, Other Business Glen Echo Park, MD – Fire in art studio at historic property extinguished by sprinkler system January 30, 2015 viking210 An electrical fire in an art studio and classroom space at historic Glen Echo Park has that part of the facility closed on Friday. The fire was caused by an electrical problem related to a thermostat installed in the wall, according to MCFRS spokesperson Pete Piringer. Firefighers were called to the scene at about 3:15 a.m. Friday. It happened in the Park’s Yellow Barn Studio. Piringer said a sprinkler system put out the fire and damage was valued at less than $10,000. Glen Echo Park said later that Friday morning that all classes in the Yellow Barn Studio are canceled today. The SilverWorks studio is also closed as Park officials wait until power is restored to the buildings.
Apartment Building, Residential Fremont, NE – Overnight fire in high-rise apartment building contained by sprinkler system January 26, 2015 viking210 The automatic sprinkler system kept an early morning fire at Stanton Tower from becoming worse. Fremont Fire Department crews were called to the eighth floor of Stanton Tower at 3:56 a.m. Friday. “The sprinkler system is priceless,” Capt. Pat Tawney said. Tawney said it appears the resident had left a placed a piece of wood on top of the stove and then a microwave on top of that. So far, it’s undetermined how the fire started. Smoke was contained to the eighth floor of the high-rise apartment building. Typically, Tawney said, the department recommends residents at either Gifford Tower or Stanton Tower remain in their apartments and place a towel at the bottom of the door when there is a fire in another unit until firefighters ask them to evacuate. Sprinklers and the concrete construction of the buildings help keep fires from spreading.
Primary / Secondary School, School / University Chesterfield, VA – Sprinklers keep fire in check after stolen van crashes into High School January 25, 2015 viking210 1 Comment Fire alarms went off around 1:30 AM, when firefighters arrived at L.C. Bird High School in Chesterfield they found a van on fire that had crashed through the front doors. Officials say the tires were still running and that’s what caused the fire. Chesterfield Police say the van that crashed into the school was stolen. The fire caused smoke to spread throughout the school and the sprinkler system to go off. There were no reported injuries and the fire was contained to the area where the van crashed into the building. “It appears the fire was more than likely caused by the tires continuing to spin as it was inside, and the tires caught fire and spread to the rest of the vehicle,” Lt. Jason Elmore with Chesterfield said. There was no one inside the building at the time of the crash. The school will be closed through Sunday night. The principal sent a note home to parents saying they hope to reopen on Monday. Police are asking anyone with any information on the driver to contact them immediately.
