Sprinkler system keeps fire from spreading at assisted living facility (Santa Maria, CA)

After a small fire began at the salon in a senior living facility on Sunday night, firefighters arrived to put out the flames. They found that the building's fire sprinkler system had stopped the fire from moving into other areas of the residence. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Sprinkler system contains early morning apartment fire (Kansas City, MO)

Firefighters responded to an apartment fire early Monday morning.  According to the fire chief two people living in a third-floor apartment called 911 to report the fire. Sprinklers helped knock down most of the flames.  No one was injured and the cause remains under investigation.

Early morning fire at hydraulic press business extinguished by sprinkler system (Ogden, UT)

A sprinkler system is given credit for putting out a fire at a business early Saturday morning.  The fire was in a hydraulic press at a business. The sprinkler system extinguished the fire rapidly.  The sprinkler system in this fire worked exactly how it was designed and played a large roll in extinguishing the fire and confining it to a small area.

Sprinkler system controls apartment fire cause by smoking materials (Madison, WI)

The fire department responded to a report of a structure fire in a two-story multiple-family structure around 9:50 a.m.  When crews went into the building they found that the fire was extinguished and under control with one sprinkler head activated closest to the fire, officials said.  Officials said the occupant of the apartment was not home at the time of the fire.  The fire was caused by careless use of smoking materials, investigators said. The resident said he dumped recently-used smoking materials into a wicker basket used for trash before he left the apartment.  The wicker trash basket and a stuffed chair caught fire.  

Apartment kitchen fire extinguished by sprinkler system (Bremerton, WA)

A fire in the Frank Chopp Place apartments Friday was quickly extinguished by the building's sprinkler system.  The fire started in a kitchen around 3 p.m., and by the time Bremerton Fire Department units arrived, it was out, said Battalion Chief Brad Richard.  The cause of the fire wasn't immediately known.

Residential fire sprinkler extinguishes garage fire (Rancho Santa Fe, CA)

On July 24, at 2:02 a.m., firefighters responded to a residential fire. When they arrived on scene, firefighters found that a single sprinkler head had activated and extinguished a fire in the garage near the water heater. One person was home at the time and was able to safely evacuate the home.  “No doubt this would have been a fully-involved garage fire in the sprinkler system was not present,” said Battalion Chief Fred Cox. “This is an excellent example of how residential fire sprinkler systems can save lives and property.”  After the firefighters made sure the fire was out and restored the fire sprinkler system, the occupant of the home was allowed to return to the residence.

Sprinklers control college bathroom fire started by arsonist (Fort Pierce, FL)

Fort Pierce police arrested an 18-year-old student for the arson fire that started in an upstairs bathroom at Indian River State College Tuesday morning.  Respondents to a 911 call found a bathroom trash can on fire, which caused the fire sprinklers and alarm to go off.  Police said school administrators alerted them to a possible suspect, who was taken in for questioning.

Sprinkler system assists firefighters at hotel fire (Sioux Falls, SD)

Firefighters responded to a fire at a hotel at 9:30 on Thursday, July 17. The three-story hotel's fire began in a clothes dryer in the hotel's first floor. The hotel's occupants evacuated safely while the sprinkler system went off and kept the fire from spreading further. The fire was put out within 10 minutes. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Fire sprinkler system proves worth in apartment kitchen fire (Des Moines, IA)

A sprinkler system saved a Des Moines apartment from further damage after a fire started in the unit's kitchen, officials said.  A fire had started while one of the occupants was cooking, officials said.
Fire officials called the incident a "perfect example of how the fire protection systems required in these residential structures can save lives and property."

Baseball stadium fire contained by fire sprinkler system (York, PA)

An early morning fire at a concession stand in Santander Stadium was extinguished Saturday with little damage done, said York City Fire Department Chief David Michaels.  A compressor in the cooling unit of the first-base-side concession stand overheated and caught fire around 6 a.m., Michaels said.  He said the fire was contained by the park's sprinkler system.  The damage was minimal enough that planned events at Santander Stadium were able to go on as normal on Saturday, he said.

"If not for the sprinkler, it would have been a totally different outcome," Michaels said. "It could have been a significant fire."

Sprinkler system saves manufacturing plant from sustaining major damage (Thomasville, NC)

A sprinkler system saved a manufacturing plant from sustaining major damage, said Robbie Binkley, battalion chief for the Thomasville Fire Department.  Rocky Watts, division chief of code enforcement/fire marshal for the TFD, said the plant housed 100 gallons of sulfuric acid mixed with water in a chemical open system. He explained the fire was around the system. Watts said it appears the fire was a result of a shortage in the electrical wiring in the heating element of a chemical holding tank.  There was no structural damage and minimal smoke damage, the battalion chief reported. 

A fire destroyed the same business 10 years ago, at which time it did not have a sprinkler system, he said.  The sprinkler system “kept the fire in check and saved the building,” Binkley said. Watts said the company cleans racing parts and places a coating on them.

Fire sprinkler system extinguished industrial fire at recycling plant (Sidney, OH)

Crews were called to an industrial fire Sunday night inside a plastics recycling plant.  There were no workers in the facility at the time of the fire.  Smoke was visible from a door outside of the facility, but the fire remained inside and was extinguished by the building's sprinkler system. The fire suppression equipment worked just as it's intended, said Sidney fire officials.

Sprinklers keep fire from spreading at hotel (Houston, TX)

When a fire ignited in an extended stay hotel on Wednesday night around 10 p.m., the hotel's fire sprinkler system extinguished the flames. All of the residents were able to evacuate safely, and no injuries were reported.

Apartment fire knocked down by sprinklers (Yuma, AZ)

Last week, fire and rescue departments responded to a kitchen fire in an apartment unit. The fire began when grease that was cooking ignited, and when the resident threw water on the fire, it flared up and spread quickly to the ventilation fans and surrounding cabinets. The apartment was equipped with fire sprinklers, which activated upon the fire and extinguished the flames. No injuries were reported.

Sprinklers prove effectiveness in senior living facility fire (Venice, FL)

Shortly before 10:00 p.m. on Monday, firefighters were alerted to a fire at a senior living facility. The fire, which began in a microwave in one of the units, was put out by the facility's fire sprinkler system. No injuries were reported.

Fire sprinklers prove worth in college dormitory fire (Burlington, VT)

Fire departments responded to a fire at a college dormitory at about 2:45 a.m. on Thursday. The apartment, which was being renovated, was saved from extensive fire damage by the installed fire sprinkler system. The sprinklers, upon activation from the heat of the fire, then automatically alerted the local emergency response units. The fire was extinguished within ten minutes. Investigators have deemed the fire as arson.

Apartment fire halted by sprinkler system (Chesapeake, VA)

The second story of an apartment complex was stricken by fire on Tuesday, July 8. The building's fire sprinkler eliminated the fire prior to the fire department's arrival. The cause of the fire appears to be related to cooking in one of the units.

Residential fire sprinklers protect lives and property from fire (Prescott, AZ)

An afternoon fire erupted in a single family home on July 1st. The residents of the home were not aware that their home was on fire until a neighbor notified them. The fire, which began in the garage, had reached the ceiling when the residents first saw it; however, the installed fire sprinkler activated on the fire, and by the time the fire department arrived, the fire was out. 

The estimated loss from the fire was $1,000, and an estimated $600,000 in building and contents were saved thanks to the fire sprinkler system. The cause of the fire was overheated batteries which were being charged on a work bench. No injuries occurred in the incident.

Sprinklers make the difference in apartment fire (Plano, TX)

During the early hours of Tuesday, a grill caught fire on a second story apartment balcony. Before fire crews arrived to the scene, the apartment's fire sprinkler system activated upon the flames and put them out. Upon being questions by fire investigators, residents of the apartment reported that the grill malfunctioned and ignited surrounding items on fire. No other part of the apartment had damage from the fire. 

Fire Chief Brian Crawford said about the incident, "This is an example of a fire that exemplifies why it's so important to have these codes in place. Had the apartment and it's balcony not been fitted with residential fire sprinklers, this fire had the potential to grow much larger and affect many residents. Plano is fortunate to have a large number of apartment complexes with fire sprinklers."

Fire put out by sprinkler system at hotel (Toronto, ON)

One of the guests of a hotel caused a small electrical fire, which in turn alerted firefighters to respond to the scene at around 2 a.m. Fire sprinklers activated upon the flames, putting them out. The hundreds of hotel guests evacuated without injury, and the suspect has been charged with mischief.

Fire sprinkler limits damage and save lives in apartment fire (Chilliwack, BC)

At approximately 1:30 p.m. on July 2, fire crews responded to a fire in the third floor of a four-story apartment building. The apartment's fire sprinkler system helped to put out the fire, and the tenant, who was home when the fire erupted, was able to evacuate safely along with the apartment's other residents. The cause of the fire appears to be smoking materials.

Apartment complex fire stopped by sprinkler system (Santa Rosa, CA)

A fire that began on Thursday morning was eliminated quickly by the building's fire sprinkler. Shortly before 8 a.m. a pot on a stove caught fire, which activated the fire sprinklers. The sprinkler system doused the fire, and no injuries were reported.

Fire sprinkler system extinguished fire at Personalization Mall's corporate headquarters (Burr Ridge, IL)

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A small fire occurred last night at the corporate headquarters of Personalization Mall. It was successfully extinguished by a single sprinkler head. The business is in full operation today with minimal damage.

Shopping center fire controlled by sprinklers (Louisville, KY)

Shortly before 4:00 a.m. fire crews were alerted to a fire in a shopping plaza. The fire was under control by 5:00 a.m., due in part to the activation of the building's fire sprinkler. The fire's origin was a sofa, and the cause appears to be a nearby lamp. No injuries were reported in the incident.

Sprinklers limit damage in commercial building fire (South Bend, IN)

Fire crews were dispatched to a fire at 1:30 a.m. Monday at the South Bend/St. Joseph Building Department. The building's fire sprinkler was operating when they arrived, preventing a large amount of damage.

"The sprinkler head was triggered by the fire in that office," said Captain Christian Rose of the South Bend Fire Department. "And there was a broken window, so we're unsure how that happened. So we called the fire investigators out to see whether or not arson was involved, or something else."

The office was open for business on Monday, and there were no injuries reported.