Apartment Building, Residential Residential sprinkler system extinguishes late night apartment fire (Normal, IL) November 21, 2012 viking210 A late night kitchen fire in an apartment was suppressed by a residential sprinkler activation, which allowed the occupant to escape and prevented significant damage to the building, firefighters said Wednesday. A single sprinkler head had activated and extinguished all but a small fire under the kitchen cabinets, which was quickly extinguished with a handheld pump can. There were no injuries.
Residential, Townhouse / Condominium Kitchen fire extinguished thanks to fire sprinkler (Charles County, MD) November 20, 2012 viking210 A fire that erupted overnight in a townhouse kitchen was quickly doused by the home’s fire sprinkler system. Maryland State Fire Marshal William E. Barnard said, “This is yet another example of the effectiveness of automatic fire sprinklers in residential occupancies. Residential fire sprinklers save lives and property. The presence of fire sprinklers undoubtedly prevented a more tragic outcome.”
Hotel / Restaurant, Restaurant Sprinkler system makes the difference in nightclub fire (San Antonio, TX) November 19, 2012 viking210 Patrons emptied out of a nightclub around 12:30 a.m. Saturday morning after firefighters say several boxes caught on fire. The blaze was quickly put out by sprinklers, firefighters said.
Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential Fire at retirement living center extinguished by sprinkler system (Glendale, AZ) November 19, 2012 viking210 Twenty one people were safely evacuated from a Glendale care center Thursday night when a fire broke out in a utility room. Fire officials said the fire started on the fourth floor. Sprinklers knocked the fire out.
Other / Not Specified, Other Business Sprinklers extinguish fire at YWCA women’s shelter (Williamsport, PA) November 19, 2012 viking210 A disaster was averted late Wednesday night at the YWCA when a fire caused by two children playing with a lighter on the fourth floor activated the building’s sprinkler system. The sprinklers put out the fire in a matter of minutes, according to city Fire Chief C. Dean Heinbach. “This could have been a real disaster had it not been for the sprinkler system,” Heinbach said. About 40 temporary residents and several staff members were safely evacuated from the building.
Hotel / Restaurant, Restaurant Kitchen fire at a pizzeria was extinguished by the sprinkler system (Glen Ellyn, IL) November 15, 2012 viking210 A small kitchen fire at a pizzeria was extinguished by the restaurant’s sprinkler system. A restaurant manager said some rags caught on fire. Damage to the restaurant was minimal and no injuries were reported.
Government Office, Government/Military Fire at the San Francisco City Hall extinguished by sprinkler system (San Francisco, CA) November 14, 2012 viking210 A small electrical fire prompted the evacuation of San Francisco City Hall. The fire, in an electrical vault in the basement, activated the building’s sprinkler system. Any fire was handled by the sprinklers, according to the Fire Department.
Apartment Building, Residential Sprinkler system controls apartment fire (Lebanon, MO) November 13, 2012 viking210 Careless smoking is being blamed for a apartment fire in St. Charles. The fire broke out about 1:30 a.m. Sunday. Sprinklers activated and kept the fire under control until firefighters arrived. Everyone in the building was evacuated safely.
Retail, Shopping Mall Sprinklers credited for limiting damage in overnight strip mall fire (Shakopee, MN) November 12, 2012 viking210 Sprinklers are being credited for limiting damage at a strip mall in after an overnight fire in Shakopee. Chief Rick Coleman says the fire may have been triggered by an explosion of some sort, but investigators continue to work the scene in search of an official cause. No one was hurt.
Primary / Secondary School, School / University Fire at private school contained by sprinkler system (San Jose, CA) November 12, 2012 viking210 A small blaze broke out overnight at a private school in San Jose. The fire was contained to a school office by the fire sprinkler system.
