Houston, TX – (No media coverage) Unattended apartment cooking fire controlled by one fire sprinkler head
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Richmond, TX – (no media coverage) Single fire sprinkler contains fire to popcorn machine at movie theater
The fire was generally contained to a popcorn machine in the concessions area of the movie theater. Though the fire was contained to the popcorn machine, sufficient heat was created that it activated a single sprinkler head.
There did not appear to be any damage directly caused by the fire due to it being contained by the machine which itself did not appear to be damaged.
The Woodlands, TX – Fire sprinkler extinguishes commercial dryer fire at popular music venue
The South Montgomery County Fire Department responded Friday to an automatic fire alarm at Dosey Doe’s location at 25911 Interstate 45 North. The first arriving fire crew reported smoke visible inside and immediately entered the building where they found that a commercial dryer had caught fire. The building was unoccupied at the time the fire broke out, but was equipped with a fire sprinkler and alarm system. The heat from the growing fire activated a single fire sprinkler which quickly contained the fire before it could spread, preventing any significant damage.
Firefighters cleared the building of smoke and secured the sprinkler system, preventing any disruption of business. According to the Montgomery County Fire Marshal’s Office, the presence of the fire sprinkler system prevented what would have been a catastrophic fire had it spread to the rest of restored 165 year old barn, famous for its ambiance and regular events featuring nationally recognized artists.
Although some wooden elements of the barn’s foundation are estimated to be as much as 600 years old, MCFMO officials stated in a press release, the venue is protected throughout by modern fire safety systems installed in accordance with national safety codes. With these systems in place, business was able to continue without interruption.
The Montgomery County Commissioner’s Court adopted a county fire code in 2008 after a series of large fires in commercial buildings. Since that time, fire marshal’s office plans examiners have reviewed and approved plans for approximately 75 million square feet of new construction.
“In addition to reviewing plans for new construction and renovations, we are working together with our partners in the South Montgomery County Fire Department to inspect and insure continued public safety in the thousands of commercial and public buildings located throughout Montgomery County Emergency Services District No. 8,” said the Montgomery County Fire Marshal’s Office in a statement.
Laredo, TX – Fire at outlet mall controlled by fire sprinklers; No injuries reported
Fire officials are investigating a blaze that broke out at our local outlet mall Tuesday.
The incident happened shortly after 9 p.m.
According to fire officials, heavy smoke was seen inside a store at the Outlet Shoppes at Laredo.
At the time, smoke was coming through some of the clothing items at the store when the sprinkler system went off.
Fire officials say no injuries were reported and there were no damages to other stores.
Coppell, TX – (no media coverage) Single fire sprinkler extinguished fire at day care
At 8:45pm Coppell Fire Department was dispatched on an automatic fire alarm to a day care facility. CFD units arrived approximately 4 minutes later with very light smoke inside the structure. Crews began a search at the front door, immediately hearing the activated fire sprinkler head. Firefighters saw remnants of a ceiling mounted exhaust fan burning. They ‘pulled the ceiling’ exposing burned roof members and the activated automatic fire sprinkler head. The single fire sprinkler head extinguished the fire.
Approximately $7,000 damage (not including water restoration)
Potential loss if building did not have protection – approx. $650,000 (structure and contents, not including loss revenue)
Dallas, TX – Early morning fire at high rise apartment sparked by wheelchair put out by fire sprinkler system; No injuries reported
Flames inside a high-rise apartment were caused by a wheelchair that caught fire, officials say.
Dallas Fire-Rescue crews responded to a fire call around 6 a.m. Wednesday at the Cliff Manor Apartments near the 2400 block of Fort Worth Avenue.
Investigators say the blaze was sparked by a wheelchair at the elderly housing community.
Firefighters say when they arrived at the complex they could see light smoke coming from the top floor. When they reached the unit where the smoke was coming from, they say the sprinkler system had already extinguished the fire.
Medics say an elderly man was in the unit when the fire sparked. He was transported to the hospital for a pre-existing medical condition, according to officials.
Authorities say no one was injured during the incident.
Katy, TX – (no media coverage) Fire sprinkler extinguishes kitchen fire at apartment
Katy, TX – (no media coverage) Apartment kitchen fire extinguished by fire sprinkler
FD stated that they were dispatched to an apartment fire and upon arrival they found a sprinkler controlled kitchen fire. They said prior to their arrival a Willowfork FD chief had arrived to active fire and water flow alarms, entered the apartment and found the fire extinguished by the automatic sprinkler system. There was minor water damage throughout the apartment but minimal fire damage. The occupant who rents the apartment and lives there with her daughter said that she was home heating a pot of cooking oil in preparation to make some fried chicken. The pot was unattended at times while heating. At some point she stepped out of the apartment. When she re-entered the apartment she saw the black smoke coming from the kitchen. Upon investigation she found the pot of oil had ignited. She placed a kitchen towel over the fire, located her daughter, left the apartment and called 911.
Pearland, TX – (no media coverage) Single sprinkler head puts out apartment fire; No injuries reported
January 7, 2020 – The Pearland Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 2500 block of Business Center Drive. Upon arriving department officials discovered that the kitchen fire had been extinguished by the fire sprinkler installed in the building. The fire was contained and extinguished using a single sprinkler head. The apartment suffered minimal smoke, fire, and water damage throughout. No injuries were reported.
Houston, TX – (no media coverage) Unattended cooking fire extinguished by single fire sprinkler
