Tag Archives: Night (9pm-5am)

Apartment Building, Residential

Whitman, MA – Grease fire at apartment contained to kitchen by fire sprinklers, avoiding widespread damage; No injuries reported

A grease fire inside an apartment building was minimized by a sprinkler system Wednesday night, averting possible widespread damage.

The Fire Department responded to the Bostonian Loft Apartments, at 7 Marble St., about 10:20 p.m. after receiving a sprinkler water flow alarm for a first-floor apartment.

Firefighters learned there was a grease fire on the stove inside an apartment and quickly extinguished the flames after arriving on scene.

Fire Chief Timothy Grenno said investigators later learned that a resident of the apartment had attempted to extinguish the grease fire with water, which caused the fire to “rapidly intensify” and extend to the kitchen cabinets.

That caused the sprinkler system inside the kitchen to activate, which helped keep the fire from spreading before firefighters arrived.

Firefighters used smoke ejectors to clear heavy smoke from the building and residents were allowed to return to their apartments about 11:30 p.m.

The family living in the apartment – a husband, wife and their two children – were displaced due to the fire, as well as water and smoke damage inside the apartment. The fire is estimated to have caused about $30,000 worth of damage, Grenno said.

No one was injured as a result of the fire and the Red Cross responded to assist the displaced family.

Hanson firefighters provided mutual aid by covering the station in town during the incident.

Grenno said it is important to never use water to attempt to extinguish a grease fire. The reaction causes the fire to intensify and spread faster, he said. Grease fires should be covered with a metal lid or smothered with baking soda or salt, Grenno said.

The fire chief also said that several of the building’s residents did not immediately evacuate when the alarms were sounding and said people should always leave a building when alarms sound.

“Thankfully the sprinkler system activated and was able to contain the fire to the kitchen area,” Grenno said. “I want to commend our firefighters for quickly putting out the flames. This is a very large building with several apartments and we were able to successfully contain it to the one unit.”

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Los Angeles, CA – Fire at commercial building extinguished by fire sprinklers; No injuries reported

A fire in a one-story commercial building in downtown Los Angeles was stunted by the building’s sprinkler system and extinguished in 40 minutes Thursday morning, authorities said.

Firefighters responded to the building located at 737 Crocker St., south of Seventh Street, at 3:32 a.m., according to Nicholas Prange of the Los Angeles Fire Department.

“The growth of the fire was initially stunted by a fire sprinkler activation inside the building, minimizing the spread and damage,” Prange said.

A knockdown was declared at 4:12 a.m.

No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire was under investigation.

Manufacturing, Manufacturing Plant

Findlay, OH – Fire at factory kept under control by fire sprinklers until fire crews arrived; No injuries reported

Firefighters are on the scene of a fire a factory in Findlay Wednesday morning.

Officials say a fire broke out at Sausser Steel Company on Laquineo St. around 4 a.m. or 4:30 a.m.

Authorities say the fire engulfed a corner of the building.

The Findlay Fire Department says the building’s sprinkler system kept the fire from spreading further before crews arrived.

No one was in the building at the time and no one was injured.

The fire has since been put out and is now under investigation.

Laquineo Street is now back open.

Hotel / Motel, Hotel / Restaurant

Lexington, KY – Hotel fire kept in check by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

A fire led to an evacuation of a Lexington Hotel Friday evening.

It happened around 10 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel on Athens-Boonesboro Road, near Interstate 75.

Firefighters say the fire started around the pool and fitness area, but the sprinkler system kept it from spreading too far.

Firefighters say it caused minimal damage to the building. The hotel was evacuated but guests were allowed back inside shortly after.

No injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Manufacturing, Manufacturing Plant

Hopedale, MA – Fire sprinkler system stops fire at concrete business from spreading; No injuries reported

A fire early Thursday morning at a concrete business on Rosenfeld Drive caused an unknown amount of damage and prompted the response of a Tier 1 Hazardous Materials Team, according to fire officials.

In a Facebook post, fire officials said rapid response to a central station alarm and a working sprinkler system at Marguerite Concrete Inc. saved it from getting worse.

Fire Chief Thomas Daige could not be reached for comment on Saturday. There was no report of any injuries.

But according to the Facebook post, firefighters received a call at 3:13 a.m. Thursday from an alarm company reporting a central station alarm at Marguerite Concrete at 11 Rosenfeld Drive. While en route to the scene, firefighters received word that two vehicles at the site were engulfed in flames, fire officials reported.

Upon arrival, firefighters discovered the two fiery vehicles parked near a cage of propane tanks, fire officials reported.

Mutual aid from the Bellingham, Hopkinton and Milford departments was called to the scene after further investigation revealed that smoke was billowing from an overhead door, said fire officials. Upton provided station coverage for Hopedale.

Because the building was equipped with a sprinkler system, it prevented the fire from extending further into the building, fire officials said, adding that after the blaze came into contact with several 55-gallon drums, an odor began seeping from the drums, along with an oil leak.

At this time, a Tier 1 hazmat team – which responds to incidents presenting little risk to the environment or to public health, according to the National Fire Protection Association, was requested to respond to the scene, said fire officials. After an investigation, the team determined there was no further health or fire risk.

James Marguerite, president of the concrete construction company, was then notified to request a hazmat cleanup company to respond to check out the 55-gallon drums. A call placed to Marguerite on Saturday was not immediately returned.

The Department of Environmental Protection was also notified, said fire officials.

At the time of the alarm, only two firefighters were on duty at the Hopedale Fire Department’s headquarters, according to fire officials. As a result, multiple off-duty personnel were called in from home, and arrived on-scene 10 to 14 minutes after the on-duty crew to assist with the fire. In all, 24 firefighters responded to the fire.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Apartment Building, Residential

Madison Twp, MI – Fire sprinkler system helps put out apartment kitchen fire; No injuries reported

The residents of four apartments in the Woodbury Estates apartment complex in Madison Township had to be relocated Tuesday as a result of water damage caused by a fire suppression sprinkler.

Emergency personnel were dispatched at 10:23 p.m. to a fire in a third floor apartment in one of the buildings.

“When we arrived, it appeared to be some food on a stove that had caught fire,” Madison Township Assistant Fire Chief Nick Wilson said.

Wilson said the apartment’s fire suppression sprinkler system was activated, helping put out the fire, but leading to other problems for the residents.

“A lot of water comes with that and we have some water damage to the apartments below on the second and first floor,” Wilson said.

Residents from the apartment in which the fire originated, as well as residents of three other apartment units had to be relocated, with the American Red Cross being called to provide temporary housing.

Wilson said there were no injuries due to the fire.

Assisting the Madison Township Fire Department at the scene was the Adrian Fire Department and Madison Township police.

Apartment Building, Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential

Williamsport, PA – Fire at senior apartment home triggers fire sprinklers, containing fire to one apartment; No injuries reported

A three-alarm fire broke out late Wednesday night at the Williamsport Manor, 450 Center St., forcing the evacuation of the apartment building’s nearly 100 residents.

There were no reports of any fire injuries, but a few residents were treated at the scene for heat exhaustion or medical-related issues.

Many of the residents are elderly or have to cope with minor medical problems or disabilities.

The fire erupted in a kitchen in an apartment on the fifth floor, the top floor, about 9:15 p.m., fire officials said.

The fire triggered both the building’s fire alarm and sprinkler systems.

A team of city police officers helped more than a half a dozen residents down flights of stairs.

“The fifth floor was starting to fill up with smoke,” one officer said.

The second and third alarm brought additional firefighters and ambulances from South Williamsport, Old Lycoming Township and Montoursville.

The fire was confined to the one apartment, but two apartments on the fourth floor sustained some water damage.

The majority of residents were expected to be allowed back in their apartments by the end of the night, for officials said.

Office Building, Other Business

Moses Lake, WA – Major fire damage prevented at local business thanks to fire sprinkler system

A fire sprinkler system prevented major fire damage at a Moses Lake business Thursday night.

About 11 p.m. the Moses Lake Fire Department responded to a fire alarm at the Central Machinery sales building. When firefighters arrived they found smoke coming from the building and were able to hear the water flow alarm from the fire sprinkler system.

“The first arriving engine was tasked with pumping in to the fire sprinkler system to increase water flow for fire suppression while firefighters gained entry into the building for fire attack. Once inside the building firefighters discovered a commercial vehicle with fire inside the cab and engine compartment,” reads a press release from the MLFD. “The fire had been contained to the vehicle through the proper operation of the fire sprinkler system. Two sprinkler heads opened and suppressed the fire until firefighters could access the seat of the fire and fully extinguish it using fire hose hand lines.”

A total of two engines, one squad car, one medical unit, one ladder truck, two command units, the city’s fire marshal and 10 personnel responded to the scene. Through their investigation the MLFD traced the origin of the fire back to a “wiring bundle” in the battery box compartment of the commercial vehicle. The MLFD says the fire spread from the battery box, to the cab and then to the engine compartment.

Residential, Townhouse / Condominium

Madison, WI – Overnight fire caused by electric bike controlled by fire sprinklers

A fire that broke out in a garage overnight was contained by an automatic fire sprinkler until firefighters arrived to bring the fire to a complete stop.

Engine Company 14 and other fire companies were dispatched to a condominium complex on Catalina Parkway just after midnight. One resident greeted firefighters and advised that an electric bike was on fire in the garage. The remainder of the building was evacuated as firefighters proceeded to the basement. They found the sprinkler system had the fire under control, and only a small amount of smoke had entered the living space within the complex. Crews extinguished the remaining fire and stopped the automatic sprinkler system.

Investigation determined the homeowner had left the e-bike on a charger for the night, the battery on the bike started on fire, which activated the sprinkler system. Fire damage was isolated to the bike, with slight damage to a workbench nearby.

The owner advised that the electric portion of the e-bike was an aftermarket kit they had purchased on eBay.

Other - Retail, Retail

Portland, OR – Sprinkler system keeps fire at Goodwill in check; No injuries reported

A fire significantly damaged a Goodwill at Northeast 122nd Avenue and Northeast Halsey Street early Thursday morning, Portland Fire and Rescue said.

Crews responded to the fire shortly after 3 a.m.

When crews arrived on scene, they found heavy smoke filling the building.

Firefighters entered the building from the front and called for reinforcements. They found the fire in the back of the building near the loading dock.

Fire investigator Rob Garrison said the fire started somewhere in the vinyl or foam lining of the loading dock pad.

Garrison said a triggered sprinkler head helped keep the fire contained before crews arrived.

The fire damage was confined to the back wall, the area where trucks load and unload, and a truck that was backed up to the door at the time of the fire.

No one was injured and no one was inside the building when the fire started.

Garrison is still investigating the cause of the fire.

The store is closed until further notice.