Tag Archives: North Carolina
Wilson, NC – Sprinkler system activated for cooking fire at apartment complex; No injuries reported
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.
Charlotte, NC – Sprinkler system activated for arson fire at retirement home; No injuries reported
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.
Wilmington, NC – Sprinkler system contains fire at commercial building; No injuries reported
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.
Charlotte, NC – Sprinkler system extinguishes apartment fire; No injuries reported
Charlotte Fire responded to a fire at an apartment complex on Waterford Valley Circle, which is just off West W.T. Harris Boulevard and West Sugar Creek Road, around noon on Wednesday.
The fire was quickly put out by the building’s sprinkler system and no one was hurt during the incident, according to Charlotte Fire officials. Two dogs were rescued from inside the building and are expected to be OK.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. CFD posted photos and videos from the scene and there wasn’t any apparent damage to the building.
No further information was released.
Asheville, NC – Sprinkler system activated for fire in dumpster; No injuries reported
Original story:
A building in Asheville, North Carolina, was evacuated Tuesday morning due to a dumpster fire inside the building, according to the Asheville Fire Department.
The Pisgah building was evacuated at about 6:45 a.m. because of a dumpster full of wood chips on fire inside the building.
Charlotte, NC – Sprinkler system activated for fire at apartment complex; No injuries reported
First responders said the fire originated in a living room at the Allure apartment complex in the 5700 block of Carnegie Boulevard. They said upon arrival, smoke was coming out of the 350-unit structure.
The fire was contained by a sprinkler head at the apartment of origin, and was under control in 34 minutes.
First-floor apartments around unit sustained some water damage. Firefighters said the estimated property/content loss was $55,000.
Medic also responded to the incident and said they did not transport patients.
Fayetteville, NC – Apartment fire extinguished by sprinkler system; No injuries reported
Crews responded to the three-story complex on Bunce Road and Cliffdale Road around 1:23 a.m.
Fire officials say smoke was found coming from a unit on the third floor.
They say crews found a kitchen fire that was extinguished by the sprinkler system.
The power had to be turned off to multiple units due to water damage from the sprinklers.
Officials say Red Cross is helping multiple residents because of that damage.
No one was hurt.
The cost of damages are estimated to be around $15,000.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Charlotte, NC – Sprinkler system extinguishes fire at restaurant
Firefighters say they responded to Bistro La Bon on Central Avenue, but the sprinkler system put out the fire.
Officials have not said what caused the fire.
Boone, NC – Sprinkler system extinguishes electrical fire at restaurant
Crews deployed hose and forced entry into the building. Upon entry, it was found that the sprinkler system had put out a small fire in the kitchen.
Upon investigation, it was deemed to be an electrical fire that had spread to nearby combustible materials.
This incident highlights the importance of sprinkler systems in reducing fire growth and saving lives!
Responding Units:
Engine 6, Engine 4, Ladder 1, Squad 1, Tanker 2, Chief 21, Bat. Chief Propst, Bat Chief Brown, and numerous off-duty personnel.
