Manufacturing, Manufacturing Plant Parts manufacturing plant fire controlled by it’s fire sprinkler system (Cookeville, TN) July 10, 2013 viking210 A fire broke out in a large motor that helps manufacture water heater parts, and the synthetic oil used to cool the motor then caught fire. The heat from the fire activated the plant’s fire sprinkler system, which then contained the fire until fire crews arrived and eliminated the remaining flames. No one was reported injured in the fire.
Other Business, Recycling / Waste Facility Waste processing plant fire squelched by fire sprinkler system (Oak Ridge, TN) June 29, 2013 viking210 Despite the fire which occurred in a waste processing plant the night of June 23, no hazardous materials were emitted. When fire crews arrived to the scene of the incident, the fire had been put out, and no one was injured.
Apartment Building, Residential Arson fire put out by sprinkler system (Knoxville, TN) June 22, 2013 viking210 Around 5:30 Wednesday morning fire fighters were called to Cagle Terrace Apartments. Investigators say that a resident who was being evicted set his couch on fire. The sprinkler in the apartment was able to extinguish the blaze.
Hotel / Restaurant, Restaurant Restaurant fire extinguished by sprinklers, Reopens same day (Sevierville, TN) November 27, 2012 viking210 A sprinkler system saved a Sevierville Red Lobster from burning down Sunday morning. According to SFD Fire Marshal Tommy White, it appeared the fire started in a pile of empty boxes and trash located inside the rear door of the restaurant. “The cause of the fire is likely improperly discarded embers from a wood-burning stove,” said Fire Marshal White. Firefighters say the overhead sprinkler quickly put out the fire. No damage was reported and the restaurant was allowed to open on Sunday.
Apartment Building, Residential Fire in a public housing apartment contained by sprinkler system (Jackson, TN) November 2, 2012 viking210 An efficient sprinkler system was quick to put out a small mattress fire in one of the rooms of a public housing apartment building. “The sprinkler system saved the day,” Deputy Chief David Dillingham, of the Jackson Fire Department, said. Residents were allowed to go back to their rooms once the fire was contained and firefighters finished their inspection, about three hours later. “It’s imperative that a system comes on and puts a fire out,” he said. “With as many people on each floor of the building, without a sprinkler system, this could have been a major fire.”
Apartment Building, Residential Sprinkler system contains apartment kitchen fire (Oak Ridge, TN) October 15, 2012 viking210 Fire crews responded to a third story apartment fire that started accidentally on the stove. It was contained by sprinklers and quickly put out by the fire crews. No one was injured.
Primary / Secondary School, School / University Sprinkler system aids firefighters at middle school fire (Hixson, TN) September 17, 2012 viking210 Firefighters gained access inside the building to turn off the fire alarm and noticed signs of vandalism inside the main office area. At that time, they also heard noises of doors rattling in the building and reported possible suspects inside the building. Firefighters immediately exited the building for safety reasons. Moments later, visible signs of fire were spotted at the right corner of the building. The automatic sprinkler system activated and firefighters extinguished the fire immediately, containing it to the one room.
Hospital/Care Facility, Hospital/Medical Clinic Elevator fire suppressed by fire sprinkler system (Nashville, TN) May 29, 2012 viking210 The Parkway Towers office building had an electrical fire begin in the garage portion of the elevator shaft. According to Nashville Fire Department spokesman Joaquin Toon, the building’s fire sprinklers activated and helped to suppress the fire.
Residential, Residential High Rise High rise fire extinguished by fire sprinklers (Nashville, TN) May 23, 2012 viking210 A fire eruprted at the Parthenon Towers Monday afternoon, and according to Maggie Lawrence of the Nashville Fire Department, the building’s fire sprinkler completely suppressed the flames. No one was reported injured.
Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential Fire sprinklers display worth in nursing home fire (Nashville, TN) May 11, 2012 viking210 Fire sprinklers extinguished a fire that started in the laundry room dryer of a nursing home. None of the residents reported injuries.
