They tweeted about the fire at 5753 Kyle Parkway around 8:20 p.m. The area is just south of Bebee and Bunton Creek Road.
It said the fire set off the sprinkler system, which kept the fire from spreading. Crews arrived at the scene and put the fire out.
The McKinney Fire Department (MFD) responded to the report of a structure fire at The Rustic of McKinney Apartments (2700 North Brook Dr.) on Thursday, Nov. 7. MFD units found a single fire sprinkler had activated and extinguished a grease fire in a pan that was left on the stovetop.
No one was injured and the fire sprinkler reduced costly damage to a minimum as well as limited the amount of repair time tenants would be kept out of the apartment. Investigators say the resident was distracted by a cellphone when the fire broke out.
“Home fires caused by cooking peak around Thanksgiving and Christmas,” said Merit Ossian, McKinney Fire Department PIO and Education Coordinator. “With those holidays coming up, this is a good reminder to be diligent when you’ve got food on the stove or in the oven.”
More safety information can be located at www.mckinneyfire.org or www.nfpa.org.
Firefighters responded around 4:30 a.m. to the apartment complex in the 7100 block of New Laredo Highway after receiving reports of a ringing alarm.
Firefighters said it appears someone set fire to a Halloween decoration hanging on the door of a third-floor apartment.
Authorities say the fire never went beyond the door, but it did set off the sprinkler system and the building alarm, alerting residents.
The sprinkler system dumped water onto the concrete landing outside the apartments but very little got inside anyone’s home, firefighters said.
There were no reported injuries.
When firefighters got to the scene, they saw the smoke and had to track down the flames. The fire was contained to a storage room in the back of the restaurant. Fire officials say a ceiling sprinkler system helped to contain the fire to the area and ultimately helped firefighters put out the flames.
A fire investigator was called to the scene to try and determine a cause.
Some neighboring stores did have smoke damage. There is no word when the restaurant will open back up.
The McKinney Fire Department (MFD) responded to a call Saturday evening about a grease fire in a kitchen at the 1701 at Eldorado apartments. MFD units arrived to find the fire had been extinguished by a single fire sprinkler head placed in the ceiling above the stove that kept damage to a minimum. No one was injured.
“Incidents like this highlight the need for more home fire sprinkler systems;” said McKinney Fire Marshal Mike Smith. “Without the fire sprinkler’s fast response, those flames would have spread quickly. That means more costly damage and a longer repair time.”
Fire Fact: Only intense heat can activate a fire sprinkler system. Smoke will not cause water to release from the sprinkler heads
More safety information can be located at www.mckinneyfire.org or www.nfpa.org.
(Oct. 18, 2019) – The
McKinney Fire Department (MFD) responded for a call about an explosion and fire
at the Lakes of Eldorado apartments, 1400 Eldorado Pkwy., at 10:38 p.m.
Thursday. MFD crews arrived to find the fire sprinkler system activated and a
window and the patio doors blown out. Fire investigators determined that the
resident had sprayed pressurized cans of insect killer in an enclosed area.
When the clothes dryer was turned on, it caused the fumes to explode.
Fortunately, a single fire sprinkler activated, putting out a fire in a trash
can. The force of the blast pushed two walls back approximately 2-3 inches.
Because of the potential structural damage, the residents of 8 units have been
evacuated. The Red Cross is helping those people find places to stay. No one
was hurt.
“This is a great reminder to always read the warning labels on pressurized
cans,” said McKinney Fire Marshal Mike Smith. “This can clearly said
not to use in confined spaces or near any active appliances.”
Officials said the fire was a small one, and has been extinguished.
It’s believed a piece of industrial equipment that may have overheated caused the fire, but the cause is still under investigation.
Officials said the sprinkler system in the building helped contain the fire.
No one was injured according to officials.
The fire was reported at about 6 a.m. at a plant located at Nacogdoches Road and Wurzbach Parkway.
Aerial footage showed several people were evacuated from the building; they stood in the parking lot as fire crews worked inside and outside the plant.
The San Antonio Fire Department reported the fire was out by 7:30 a.m. and crews were working to ventilate the building. An agency spokesperson said the fire may have started with the machinery; it was extinguished by the sprinkler system.
No one was hurt.
On Tuesday, September 10, 2019, the Farmers Branch Fire Department was dispatched to an automatic fire alarm call to Brookdale Assisted Living Center, located at 13505 Webb Chapel, Farmers Branch, TX 75234.
Upon arrival, a maintenance employee met Truck 131 crew at the fire pump room and stated he had a sprinkler head go off due to a cooking fire. While the pot was on fire, an employee took the burning pot to the sink to pour water over the burning pot. During this action, the sprinkler head above the sink activated and extinguished the fire. No injuries occurred.
T131 crew shut down the sprinkler system by turning off the main control valve and opening main drain. Administration was advised that the sprinkler head would have to be replaced before the system could be restored.
On 8/11/19 at approximately 14:20, the Farmers Branch Fire Department was dispatched to a fire in an open parking garage located at 9 Medical Pkwy. Engine E131 arrived on scene to find a small fire on level 2 of the parking garage with automatic sprinkler activation. One sprinkler head activated. Fire was contained to gasoline powered pressure washer and gasoline can for car washing operation. Engine 131 used a nearby dry chemical fire extinguisher to extinguish the remaining gasoline fire. Engine 131 closed down the sprinkler system and drained it. Loss is estimated at $300. No damage to the structure or vehicles inside the garage.
