Tag Archives: Night (9pm-5am)

Retail, Shopping Mall

Los Angeles, CA – Sprinkler system extinguishes fire at shopping center; No injuries reported

A laundry room caught fire Friday at the Sherman Oaks Galleria but the sprinkler system put it out.

The fire was reported at 2:31 a.m. Friday at the mall at 15301 W. Ventura Blvd. at Sepulveda Boulevard, according to Los Angeles Fire Department spokeswoman Margaret Stewart

Arriving firefighters were tasked with ” a significant water removal operation due to the fire sprinklers,” Stewart said.

The laundry room was on the second floor of the mall, she said.

No injuries were reported, Stewart said.

Residential, Residential High Rise

Madison, WI – Sprinkler system keeps dryer fire at high-rise in check; No injuries reported

A sprinkler prevented a dryer fire at a downtown Madison high-rise from becoming a Christmas Eve nightmare, fire department officials said.

Fire crews were called to a building in the 300 block of West Dayton Street just before midnight on Wednesday for an alarm. Several residents met firefighters outside the building and reported a fire.

A dryer and its contents were found on fire in a laundry room. A single sprinkler was keeping the flames from extending to the rest of the room.

Crews used an extinguisher to take out the remaining flames, and crews remained on scene to ventilate the building and stop the water flowing from the sprinkler.

No injuries were reported.

Other - Retail, Retail

Fort Frances, ON, Canada – Late night arson fire at tire shop contained by sprinkler system

Rainy River District OPP have a youth offender in custody following an arson investigation that resulted from a late night fire at the Fort Frances Canadian Tire store.

In a post made to their Facebook page early this morning, Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Services noted that they responded to the retail store at approximately 11:04 p.m. last night, Thursday, December 18, 2025. OPP officers were already on scene upon arrival at Canadian Tire, and firefighters noted heavy smoke and low visibility when they entered the store.

Canadian Tires’ sprinkler system had activated and contained the fire to a limited area, and firefighters were able to make “a quick interior attack” to bring the fire under control.

A primary and secondary search were performed to ensure no occupants were within the building, and it was subsequently ventilated to help clear hazardous smoke.

Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Services noted that firefighters and other first responders faced “extreme cold conditions” during the effort to put out the fire.

As of this morning, the Fort Frances OPP had carriage of the scene to conduct an investigation.

As a result of the investigation, an OPP spokesperson confirmed a 15-year-old youth from Fort Frances has been arrested and charged under the Criminal Code with:

  • Arson – damage to property
  • Possession of weapon for dangerous purpose
  • Break and enter
  • Uttering threats – cause death or bodily harm
  • Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 – 2 counts
  • Fail to comply with probation order
  • Mischief – destroy or damages property

The accused cannot be identified as they are protected under the Youth Criminal Justice Act and are scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Fort Frances on Tuesday, January 6, 2026.

Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Services shared that sprinkler systems can make a big difference in local homes and businesses when it comes to protecting from, or lessening, the damage caused by fires to both property and human life.

“Fire protection systems like sprinklers help protect our community, businesses, and first responders,” Fort Frances Fire and Rescue Services said in their post.

”Thanks to all responding agencies for their coordinated efforts.”

The OPP said members of the Fort Frances Crime Unit continue to investigate alongside the Office of the Fire Marshal.

Hotel / Motel, Hotel / Restaurant

Lawrenceburg, TN – Fire at hotel contained by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

Lawrenceburg Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at the Best Western Plus on Sunday, December 14, at 11:00 p.m. Upon arrival, crews found active fire in the pool mechanical room. The building’s fire sprinkler system contained the fire, preventing it from spreading.

Lawrenceburg Police assisted with evacuating hotel occupants, while fire crews extinguished the fire and ventilated the area. Investigators determined the blaze was caused by a pool heater pump catching fire. No injuries were reported, and guests were allowed to return to their rooms.

The department highlighted the incident as a clear example of the importance of maintaining fire alarm and sprinkler systems, which can alert occupants early and limit damage.

Manufacturing, Other - Manufacturing

Clinton, IA – Fire at manufacturing company held in check by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

Crews battled a fire at a manufacturing company in Clinton Monday night.

Clinton firefighters responded to a fire at UFP Technologies in the 1500 block of Windsor Drive at about 10 p.m. Monday. When they arrived, crews found light smoke coming from a one-story commercial building that had already been evacuated.

Firefighters found a fire above some of the manufacturing equipment at ceiling level, which was being kept in check by the sprinkler system. Crews extinguished the remaining flames and ensured there were no other hazards, officials said.

No one was hurt and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

Apartment Building, Residential

Charleston, SC – Sprinkler system contains kitchen fire at apartment complex; No injuries reported

The Charleston Fire Department is reminding residents to stay attentive to cooking food after a fire broke out in a West Ashley apartment kitchen early Saturday.

CFD said emergency personnel responded to a 911 call that came in shortly before an automatic alarm notification off off William E. Murray Boulevard in West Ashley just after midnight. Firefighters entered the first-floor apartment where the fire was reported, and found that the automatic fire sprinkler system had contained the blaze.

Fire marshals determined the fire started due to unattended cooking, damage was contained to the one unit, and no injuries were reported.

CFD said it is important to stay in the kitchen while frying, boiling, grilling, or broiling food, regularly check simmering, baking, or roasting food and remain home while food is cooking, and to keep combustibles away from the stove top.

Apartment Building, Residential

Silver Spring, MD – Sprinkler system activated for fire at apartment complex

A Monday night fire at the Turnberry Court Apartments in Leisure World was quickly contained thanks to the building’s sprinkler system, according to MCFRS chief spokesperson Pete Piringer.

The incident was initially dispatched around 9pm to the multi-story residential building on South Leisure World Boulevard. Upon arrival, firefighters located a fire on the second floor of the eight-story complex. Piringer reported at 10:42pm that the blaze had been contained by the residential sprinkler system, preventing it from spreading beyond the immediate area.

No injuries were reported at that time, though six adult residents from three apartments were displaced due to water damage created during the suppression effort. An update provided by Piringer at 11:38 p.m. revealed that the origin and cause of the fire was determined to be accidental, stemming from an unknown malfunction or failure of a cordless rechargeable vacuum.

One adult resident sustained minor burns while throwing a fire blanket over the flames and assisting in evacuating an elderly mother. Estimated damage from the incident is placed at $110,000, and a total of six people remain displaced across the three affected units.

Primary / Secondary School, School / University

Bend, OR – Sprinkler system activated for lithium ion battery fire at elementary school

A fire at Miller Elementary School in Bend on Sunday night caused significant damage to a custodial workshop but was contained by the school’s sprinkler system. Monday’s classes were canceled for a cleanup, and word came later that Tuesday classes also are canceled for that work.

Bend Fire & Rescue crews responded to the school around 9 p.m. after reports of a fire near the gymnasium. Firefighters found the sprinkler system already activated in the custodian’s workshop area, which helped stop the flames from spreading beyond the room, Deputy Fire Marshal Dan Derlacki said.

Investigators determined the fire started in a cabinet where a lithium battery had been stored. The blaze caused severe damage to the workshop.

Firefighters remained on scene for about an hour to clear smoke and water from the area. The principal of Miller Elementary and Bend-La Pine Schools staff assisted crews in damage control efforts.

Principal Jennifer Johnson said in an email to families Monday morning that “water on the gym floor and the custodial office is being cleaned up, and the custodial office sustained damage that will make it inoperable today.”

As a result, she said, school was canceled Monday “to continue clean-up and assess any further damage. Crews are working to ventilate the building using fans and blowers to reduce the odor.”

Johnson added, “Thank you for your understanding and patience.”

Later Monday, Bend-La Pine Schools spokesman Scott Maben told KTVZ News that families had just been informed the closure would last a second day, “as we complete the cleanup and air quality testing.”

The National Fire Protection Association reminds the public to store lithium batteries at room temperature and away from flammable materials, use only batteries and chargers designed for each specific device, and they warn the public not to keep charging the device or device battery after it is fully charged.

Apartment Building, Residential

Moscow, ID – Sprinkler system activated for lithium-ion battery fire at apartment complex

Fire crews responded to a second-floor apartment fire on North Main Street Monday night, where a lithium battery malfunction is now being identified as the cause, according to the Moscow Fire Department.

Firefighters were dispatched at 9:44 p.m. on November 24 to 436 North Main Street after reports of smoke and an activated sprinkler system inside an upstairs unit. The first engine arrived in under four minutes.

Although no smoke was visible from outside, crews found moderate smoke conditions throughout the apartment. Firefighters shut down the sprinkler system, cleared smoke from the building, and removed water affecting both the second-floor apartments and the commercial space below.

No one was home in the affected apartment at the time of the fire. According to the department, working smoke alarms alerted neighbors, and the building’s fire sprinkler system significantly reduced the extent of the damage.

An investigation determined the fire was caused by the thermal runaway of a portable lithium battery device.

Hotel / Restaurant, Restaurant

Cobb County, GA – Kitchen fire at restaurant contained by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

The Cobb County Fire Department responded to a small fire in the kitchen of Superica at The Battery Atlanta in the 400 block of Legends Place on Sunday night.

What we know:

According to the fire department, the fire triggered the sprinkler system, which prevented it from spreading outside the kitchen area.

Fire crews finished extinguishing the fire and checked to make sure it had not spread.

What they’re saying:

Superica Battery will be temporarily closed due to the fire, according to a spokesperson for the restaurant.

They also said they are “thankful for the swift action of first responders and relieved no guests or team members were harmed.”

They said the restaurant “will reopen and welcome back guests after a little refresh.”

At this time, it is not know exactly when that will take place.

There are several Superica restaurants in the metro Atlanta area. They are known for their multiple Tex-Mex dishes, lunch specials and holiday celebrations.

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