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Athletic Club/Sports Facility, Other Business

Winston-Salem, NC – Sprinkler system activated for kitchen fire at stadium; No injuries reported

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Firefighters were at Truist Stadium in Winston-Salem on Thursday morning, but thanks to the building’s sprinkler system, the damage was minimal.

Our news crews say the scene is now clear.

Around 5:15 a.m., firefighters responded to a fire alarm at the stadium and found smoke coming from the elevator shaft.

Crews entered the building and quickly located the source of the fire in the kitchen area. The sprinkler system had already activated, keeping the flames contained.

Firefighters stretched a line into the kitchen and brought the fire fully under control. Officials said no one was hurt.

The Winston-Salem Fire Department says repairs are expected to be minimal. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

The Winston-Salem Dash, who play at the Truist Stadium, says the fire was not in a fan-facing area of the venue. The team’s April 8th home opener will not be impacted.

A statement from the Dash said, “The Winston-Salem Dash extends its gratitude to the Winston-Salem Fire Department for its rapid response and cooperation.”

Manufacturing, Manufacturing Plant

Durham, NC – Sprinkler system activated for fire at manufacturing facility; No injuries reported

An automatic sprinkler system prevented further damage to a manufacturing facility after a fire started inside Monday night.

Durham Fire said crews responded to an automatic fire alarm around 11 p.m. Monday on Weck Drive, where Kymera International is located. Kymera International manufactures specialty metal and coatings.

When firefighters showed up, they found an active fire inside. There was smoke coming from the building, according to Durham Fire.

Crews said the facility’s automatic sprinkler system put out a most of the flames.

About 56 firefighters were sent to the building to help, but many units were cancelled as crews on the scene quickly put out the fire.

Durham Fire Department said no one got hurt.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Other Business, Place of Worship

Burlington, NC – Fire at church extinguished by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

A sprinkler system helped to stop the spread of a fire at a church, according to the Burlington Fire Department.

Firefighters said they responded to St. Mark’s Church on St. Mark’s Church Road, just before 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday in response to a fire alarm.

While on the way to the church, fire units were advised that smoke was coming from vents inside the building. The fire department then upgraded to a structure fire response. Firefighters arrived in just over four minutes from the time of dispatch.

Crews said they then began investigating where the smoke was coming from and worked to evacuate the people inside the church. Firefighters located smoke on the second floor of the building and found the fire began in the kitchen area on that floor.

A sprinkler head had activated and extinguished the fire. The sprinkler system that activated greatly limited the spread and damage of the fire.

Firefighters ensured there was no fire extension and inspected the building for any further damage.

There were no injuries to firefighters or church occupants.

The Burlington Fire Department was assisted by the Gibsonville Fire Department and the Burlington Police Department.

Manufacturing, Other - Manufacturing

Elizabethtown, NC – Sprinkler system contains structure fire

Crews extinguished a structure fire at Specialty Product Technologies in Elizabethtown on Sept. 1.

The Elizabethtown Fire Department (EFD) arrived at the scene to find heavy smoke coming from the building.

The fire was contained in the plating room, which was suppressed significantly due to the sprinkler system.

“This incident is a powerful reminder of just how critical sprinkler systems are in protecting lives, property, and the community. Their quick action, combined with our firefighters’ response, helped prevent major damage and ensured everyone’s safety,” EFD wrote on its Facebook page.

Other Business, Recycling / Waste Facility

Charlotte, NC – Sprinkler system activated for fire at recycling facility; No injuries reported

Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire at a recycling facility in southwest Charlotte Monday afternoon. 

According to the Charlotte Fire Department, the blaze was reported at 4:15 p.m. at Sonoco Recycling in the 3900 block of Revolution Park Drive. This is a light industrial area near Clanton Road. Heavy smoke and fire was showing when crews arrived.

Charlotte Fire officials believe the fire originated from a pile of cardboard in the building, and the wind contributed to it spreading to the surrounding cardboard.

The majority of the fire was contained to the outside. Although the fire extended to the inside of the building, CFD said the building’s internal sprinkler system helped control the fire.

The fire was brought under control by 5:05 p.m. and caused roughly $65,000 in damages. There were no injuries from the fire.

Other Business, Recycling / Waste Facility

Maysville, NC – Sprinkler system activated for fire at recycling plant

Fire crews in Jones County spent around three hours putting out a fire at a facility off of US 17 Bypass in the area of Maysville.

The usage of Jones County Regional Water caused temporary low water pressure at some homes and businesses in the area.

Maysville Fire Department crews tell us that the fire happened at 11710 US-17S in Maysville, which is Green Recycling Solutions.

Crews tell us that a sprinkler system helped control the fire until the arrival of fire crews.

A cause has not been confirmed at this time.

This story will be updated as more information is made available.

Manufacturing, Other - Manufacturing

Edenton, NC – Sprinkler system extinguishes fire at manufacturing facility

This is why we put in the hard work every day. These four sprinkler heads extinguished the fire and saved a property that J&D Sprinkler has proudly serviced for years. Fire sprinklers don’t just protect property—they save lives. We’re honored to design, install and maintain countless fire and alarm systems across the Carolinas, keeping our communities safe.

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Apartment Building, Residential

Wilson, NC – Sprinkler system activated for cooking fire at apartment complex; No injuries reported

One resident was displaced following a Friday afternoon cooking fire in the St. James Plaza apartment complex.

Deputy Chief Jim Campbell of Wilson Fire/Rescue Services said the apartment’s sprinkler system kept the fire contained to its room of origin.

“Crews arrived on scene to find an activated sprinkler head in an apartment that had extinguished a fire prior to our arrival,” Campbell said in a report. “Fire crews checked for fire extension and removed the smoke and water from the building.”

No firefighters or civilians were injured. Campbell said the fire displaced one resident.

Campbell estimated $5,000 in property damage and $1,000 in losses to contents from the fire.

Along with Wilson Fire/Rescue Services, the Wilson Police Department, Wilson County EMS and Wilson County Communications responded.

Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential

Charlotte, NC – Sprinkler system activated for arson fire at retirement home; No injuries reported

CMPD arrested and charged a man with first degree arson after he deliberately set Barringer Gardens, a retirement home, on fire, according to the Charlotte Fire Department.

A commercial fire alarm at Barringer Gardens alerted Charlotte Fire to the retirement home on August 20 at approximately 2:40 a.m.

Upon arriving on the scene, firefighters say they found smoke in the hallways and an activated sprinkler system and soon got the fire under control.

An investigation shows the fire was intentionally set and Johnny Mack was identified as a suspect.

Mack was arrested and charged with first-degree arson and malicious damage use of an explosive or incendiary device to occupied property.

There were no reported injuries. The fire caused an estimated $15,000 in damage.

Other / Not Specified, Other Business

Wilmington, NC – Sprinkler system contains fire at commercial building; No injuries reported

Crews responded to a fire in downtown Wilmington at the Roudabush Building Tuesday morning, July 16, according to the city’s fire department.

Per the Wilmington Fire Department, firefighters responded to a business on S Front Street at around 11:15 a.m. The fire was contained by the sprinkler system, and nobody was injured.

As the businesses survey the damage, both The Husk and Yosake are closed.

“We are thankful for everyone who has already been a part of trying to get us back on our feet, and we will keep everyone posted as we move forward from this. We hope to see you soon,” a Yosake announcement states.

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