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Sprinkler Saves | Reporting on lives and property saved by fire sprinklers
Airport, Other Business

Minden, NV – Sprinkler system activated for fire at airport hangar; No injuries reported

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Rescuers responded to Minden-Tahoe Airport for a hangar fire around 4:35 p.m. Tuesday.

East Fork firefighters, Douglas County deputies and units from Tahoe-Douglas and Carson City responded to a report of smoke coming from hangar D at the airport.

A water flow alarm reported from the hangar indicated the automatic sprinklers went off.

East Fork reported knockdown on the fire by 5:10 p.m. and no smoke was visible coming from the hangar a short time later.

Mono County provided coverage for East Fork in south county.

There was no report of injuries from the fire.

Because the sprinkler system was discharged for the fire, the hangar was on fire watch overnight. It was turned back over to the tenant around 6:35 p.m.

Hospital/Care Facility, Hospital/Medical Clinic

Hackensack, NJ – Sprinkler system activated for electrical fire at medical center; No injuries reported

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Hackensack University Medical Center crews are working to report damage left by an electrical fire.
It happened at 6:38 a.m. Wednesday.
Firefighters investigated initial reports from hospital security of smoke coming from the supply room but found that an electrical busbar shorted out and activated a sprinkler, according to officials.
The electrical equipment shut down, and the sprinkler put of remaining hot spots. The damage was contained to the room, equipment and some hospital supplies.
No injuries were reported, and no evacuations took place.
Auto Dealership, Retail

Halton Hills, ON, Canada – Sprinkler system contains fire at car dealership

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Georgetown Toyota is open for business today after a sprinkler system helped contain a fire in its service area last night.

Halton Hills firefighters responded to the call at the Guelph Street business around 10:30 p.m., with smoke showing upon arrival.

Initial reports indicate that a battery charger in the service area had caught fire.

The building’s sprinkler system helped keep the blaze and its associated damage isolated.

Hospital/Care Facility, Hospital/Medical Clinic

Michigan City, IN – Sprinkler system activated for fire in administrative section of hospital; No injuries reported

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A fire broke out in an administrative section of a hospital in Michigan City on Wednesday morning.

Because of the fire, there could be a disruption in services at Franciscan Health Michigan City, which is located just outside Michigan City.

The damage wasn’t enough to close the hospital in the area of U.S. 421 and Interstate 94.

“We ask for patience and understanding as some outpatient appointments or procedures may be rescheduled or transferred to other Franciscan locations as we continue to assess the situation and clean up,” said Dean Mazzoni, President and CEO of Franciscan Health Michigan City.

Just after 4 a.m. CST, Michigan City firefighters were first to arrive and later assisted by members of the Coolspring Township Volunteer Fire Department.

Coolspring Township Assistant Fire Chief Warren Smith said the fire was out in about 10 to 15 minutes with help from an automatic overhead sprinkler system.

Smith said a desk with a surface made of wood caught fire in an office on the 5th floor on the east side of the building.

Mazzoni said that area of the hospital is an administrative area of the outpatient tower.

The flames spread to other furnishings like a metal filing cabinet and chair.

Smith said extinguishers were used to put out the flames but not until water gushing from the sprinkler heads ran down to the fourth and third floors where some of the ceiling tiles absorbing the moisture were sagging

“Those sprinklers can put out a lot of water,” he said.

Mazzoni described the smoke and water damage to the outpatient tower as “significant.”

No structure damage was reported.

Smith said the cause of the fire is not yet known but it could be electrical since there were computers and other electrical devices on and near the desk.

Despite the hospital being outside the city limits in Coolspring Township, Michigan City firefighters also respond to calls from the hospital since they can get there quicker from being a full-time, constantly manned department, according to Smith

Smith said the faster response made a difference in limiting the damage.

“They’re probably there 15 minutes before we can get there,” he said.

Mazzoni said no patients were injured or evacuated as a result of the fire.

Manufacturing, Other - Manufacturing

Edenton, NC – Sprinkler system extinguishes fire at manufacturing facility

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This is why we put in the hard work every day. These four sprinkler heads extinguished the fire and saved a property that J&D Sprinkler has proudly serviced for years. Fire sprinklers don’t just protect property—they save lives. We’re honored to design, install and maintain countless fire and alarm systems across the Carolinas, keeping our communities safe.

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Apartment Building, Residential

Brattleboro, VT – Sprinkler system activated for fire at apartment building; No injuries reported

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A fire in an apartment building on Main Street caused significant water damage to nearby units and a business Monday afternoon, according to a news release from the Brattleboro Fire Department.

Crews were dispatched to 117-119 Main St. for a fire alarm shortly after 2:30 p.m. on Monday, the release said. When first responders arrived, they reported nothing showing from the front of the four-story building, but Brattleboro Fire Capt. Kurt Schmidt advised that there was a sprinkler flow in the building and smoke on the third floor, according to the release. Schmidt requested the incident be upgraded to a first alarm.

At 2:45 p.m., first responders discovered the fire in an apartment on the fourth floor. The sprinkler system kept the fire to that apartment, the release said. Crews performed a primary search of that apartment and the rest of the building and deemed the fire under control shortly after. However, the sprinkler controls to shut the system down were behind a locked door in the basement, according to the release.

There were no reported injuries in the incident, the release said, but the apartments at 117 Main St. and Beadniks, an arts and crafts store specializing in beads and gemstones, had significant water damage. The apartments at 119 Main St. and another business, Trillium Home and Garden, were evacuated. Due to the extent of the water damage, the power had to be turned off for both sides of the building.

“Electricians will be on scene today to determine if the power can be restored to 119 Main St. to allow for the people to reoccupy that side as well as for Trillium to reopen,” the release said. “However, Beadniks and the apartments at 117 Main Street will be unable to reoccupy for a considerable time.”

Thirteen people were displaced as a result of the water damage. The Red Cross was notified and arranged housing for three of them, and others were able to make alternative arrangements. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Apartment Building, Residential

Burton, SC – Sprinkler system extinguishes kitchen fire at apartment complex

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A Tuesday afternoon fire broke out in a Burton apartment and displaced a child and adult before being extinguished by the sprinkler system.

According to the Burton Fire District (BFD), responders were dispatched just past 4:00 p.m. to Magnolia Park Apartments on Laurel Bay Road.

Firefighters arrived on the scene to find a kitchen fire had activated the sprinkler system, which was flowing water from a single sprinkler head. The sprinkler had fully extinguished the fire by the time fire personnel arrived.

Officials stated that while the apartment sustained some water damage, the impact was extremely limited for this type of fire.

“A residential sprinkler head flows about 25 gallons of water a minute,” stated Burton Fire Captain Ethan Webb who was first to arrive, “but today it extinguished the fire immediately. Had the fire spread, not only would you have more fire damages, but our hose lines flow about 150 gallons of water a minute, so there would have been significantly more damages that could have also potentially impacted other residents in the complex. We can dry out your home, but we can’t unburn it.”

Other - Storage / Warehouse, Storage / Warehouse

Eugene, OR – Sprinkler system activated for fire at storage facility; No injuries reported

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A fire broke out on a soundstage Sunday night, at Chambers Communication in the 2900 block of Chad Drive, in Eugene.

At approximately 7:53 p.m. on September 22, 2024, Ladder 6 was dispatched from the Sheldon station for Eugene Springfield Fire (ESF) to a fire alarm at Sound Stage 4 on the property.

After arriving, crews found smoke pouring from the building and an alarm sounding, ESF tells us.

ESF called for a first alarm and began to work on building access. Fire crews tell us that the large warehouse style sound stage was being utilized as storage for a local second hand retailer to store holiday inventory.

Thanks to a functioning sprinkler system and a lengthy battle from fire crews, the fire was contained, and no injuries were reported.

Due to the large amount of smoke and some collapsing of of the stored goods, the fire was difficult to access.

Fire crews say the building’s sprinkler system played a crucial role in keeping the fire from spreading.

While inside, the partial collapse of stacked boxes forced the team to evacuate temporarily before regrouping to move hazards.

ESF tells us that large warehouse buildings can pose various risks for getting lost, collapsing inventory or cold smoke explosions.

The fire was contained to the inventory in the building and there were no injuries reported.

  • 6 engines
  • 2 trucks
  • 2 chiefs
  • 1 medic
  • 1 EMS supervisor
  • 1 support unit
  • 1 deputy fire marshal responded

This is a developing story; the cause of the fire is still under investigation; we will bring you more details when we receive them.

Other / Not Specified, Other Business

West Springfield, MA – Sprinkler system activated for barn fire at expo

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The West Springfield Fire Department said an investigation is underway to determine the cause of a barn fire at the Big E that resulted in 161 horses needing to be evacuated on Friday night.

At around 11:45 p.m., firefighters responded to the C Barn after receiving calls about the fire, according to the department. They said that the sprinkler system worked successfully and contained the flames.

“Upon arrival, it was confirmed that the reported C Barn on the grounds had a working fire that required the immediate evacuation of the animals housed in the barn,” the department said.

The department added that “a total of 161 horses are safe and recovered with minor injuries” after escaping the fire at the festival.

Apartment Building, Residential

Fargo, ND – Sprinkler system activated for lithium-ion battery fire at apartment complex

Fargo Fire says a charging ebike battery caused a fire inside an apartment Tuesday afternoon.

The fire was reported just after 2 at an apartment at 1781 35th Street South, just east of I-29. The building’s sprinkler system activated and put the fire out. Fire damage was limited, but the unit has smoke and water damage as well.

The Fire Department says the ebike had a modified battery, and the owner left it unattended during charging.

People are encouraged to buy their ebikes from a reputable supplier, and not to modify the battery with aftermarket parts.

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