White, GA – Sprinkler system activated for fire at hazardous materials storage facility

The Cartersville Fire Department responded to a fire alarm with sprinkler activation at the Hanwha facility located at 251 Great Valley Parkway on Sunday night.

Firefighters observed smoke coming from the building on the property, which was vacant but houses hazardous materials.

As a precaution, a hazardous materials response was initiated due to the nature of the materials involved.

Although smoke was present, hazardous materials were effectively contained, and the site was confirmed to be safe from any significant environmental impact.

A HazMat cleanup team was dispatched to the site to handle mitigation and cleanup efforts.

Fire units remained on scene until around 6 a.m. Monday to support the operation.

At this time, the cause of the fire is undetermined and remains under investigation.

Charlotte, NC – Sprinkler system activated for fire at recycling facility; No injuries reported

Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire at a recycling facility in southwest Charlotte Monday afternoon. 

According to the Charlotte Fire Department, the blaze was reported at 4:15 p.m. at Sonoco Recycling in the 3900 block of Revolution Park Drive. This is a light industrial area near Clanton Road. Heavy smoke and fire was showing when crews arrived.

Charlotte Fire officials believe the fire originated from a pile of cardboard in the building, and the wind contributed to it spreading to the surrounding cardboard.

The majority of the fire was contained to the outside. Although the fire extended to the inside of the building, CFD said the building’s internal sprinkler system helped control the fire.

The fire was brought under control by 5:05 p.m. and caused roughly $65,000 in damages. There were no injuries from the fire.

Edison, NJ – Fire in apartment complex extinguished by sprinkler system

Fire crews responded to 1 Roosevelt Drive around 1:30 a.m., after receiving a fire alarm and multiple calls from residents reporting smoke on the fourth floor of a building.

Upon arrival, firefighters encountered smoke conditions and activated sprinklers on the fourth floor. A small fire in one of the apartments had been extinguished before crews arrived, likely by the building’s sprinkler system, the fire department said.

As a precautionary measure, numerous residents were evacuated from the building during the incident.

Fire companies remained on scene conducting ventilation, cleanup, and safety checks until approximately 4:30 a.m.

West Fargo, ND – Sprinkler system activated for an early morning fire at apartment complex; No injuries reported

The West Fargo Fire Department says no one was hurt after a fire early Sunday morning.

Firefighters responded to the Northern Lights Apartments at 2920 Sheyenne Street around 6:30 a.m.

Smoke was coming from a fifth-floor unit, and the sprinkler system had been activated.

The initial cause of the fire is suspected to be related to cooking. The damage has not been determined. There were no injuries to emergency personnel or bystanders.

One resident will be displaced, and several apartment units sustained water damage.

Fargo Firefighters provided mutual aide.

Chino Hills, CA – Sprinkler system activated for fire at city hall

A fire broke out at Chino Hills City Hall overnight, and firefighters quickly extinguished the flames.

The fire erupted on City Center Drive around 11:50 p.m. Monday, according to the Chino Valley Fire District.

The flames set off the sprinkler system, which helped contain the fire.

Officials say it was caused by a computer that caught fire on the second floor of the building, which sustained some water damage.

Nobody was inside the building at the time.

Branson, MO – Sprinkler system activated for fire at apartment complex; No injuries reported

No one was injured with two pets rescued after a unit in an apartment complex caught fire on Monday.

The release below is from Branson Mo Fire and Rescue Facebook Page:

This afternoon, Branson Fire Rescue responded to an automatic fire alarm at the Preserve Apartments. While crews were en route, updated information from dispatch reported visible smoke and concern for a potentially unaccounted resident, prompting an upgrade to a structure fire response.

Upon arrival, crews found that the building’s fire sprinkler system had activated and effectively kept the fire contained. The fire had impacted a recliner and hide-a-bed sofa, but firefighters quickly extinguished the remaining flames using a hose line. Thankfully, the apartment’s occupant was not home at the time of the fire. Firefighters safely rescued two cats from the unit, both ready and eager to make their way outside.
While the sprinkler system played a critical role in minimizing the fire’s spread, the incident did result in smoke and water damage to the affected unit, smoke damage to the unit above, and some water damage to two units below. The American Red Cross is providing support to the residents of all four impacted units.

We’re grateful for the fast actions of our firefighters, the effectiveness of the building’s sprinkler system, and the ongoing support from our community partners. This incident is also an important reminder: take time today to check your smoke alarms and make sure they’re working properly.

Bayonet Point, FL – Sprinkler system activated for fire at housing complex; No injuries reported

Dozens of people are temporarily out of their homes after a fire set off the sprinkler system on Monday night, causing water damage.

What we know: Pasco County Fire Rescue says crews responded to Bethlehem Housing in the Bayonet Point area after a small fire started on the third floor.

Firefighters quickly put out the fire and no injuries were reported, according to fire officials, but water damage from the sprinkler system forced about 30 residents to evacuate.

The Red Cross is helping those displaced.

What we don’t know: The cause of the fire is under investigation.

North Haven, CT – Sprinkler system activated for fire at commercial building; No injuries reported

A fire at a North Haven business caused about $100,000 in damages over the weekend, according to fire officials.

Firefighters were called to an automatic fire alarm at a commercial building on Sacket Point Road on Saturday around 5:30 p.m. Additional firefighters from surrounding towns were also brought in.

Once inside, firefighters said they found heavy smoke conditions throughout the building and found a machine on fire.

The sprinkler system activated and helped to slow the spread of the fire.

The building was not occupied at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported.

Fire officials said business operations are temporarily impacted due to equipment damage that is pending repairs, but the offices remain open.

Investigators said the equipment and damages are estimated to be about $100,000.

Fernandina Beach, FL – Sprinkler system activated for arson fire at restaurant

Fernandina Beach’s fire chief said it’s critical that a man seen on video setting a fire at Sliders Seaside Grill be identified and stopped.

Chief Jeremy Holmes said the lead investigators “believe the suspect may be responsible for setting fires in other areas around Fernandina Beach. It’s critical that he is caught before someone is seriously injured.”

“The business was closed at the time of the fire, which had multiple points of origin,” Holmes said. “Thankfully, firefighters and the building’s sprinkler system were able to contain it — the situation could have been much worse.”

It’s unclear how much damage was caused, but a phone call to the restaurant confirmed they were still open that afternoon.

Mitchell Aarons, a manager, told News4Jax that his bosses were there all night working on the aftermath. He said the man broke in through the back door and reached for a bottle of alcohol behind the counter before going back through the kitchen and started setting things on fire.

Police Chief Jeffrey Tambasco, whose department is handling the investigation in coordination with the Florida Fire Marshal’s Office, said they responded shortly after 1 a.m. on June 20 to the 1998 S. Fletcher Ave. tiki bar and restaurant. After firefighters extinguished the flames, it was determined through security video that the fire was arson.

A man described as middle-aged with a tattoo on the side of his calf and wearing shots, a T-shirt and baseball cap is seen using presumably a lighter to set an umbrella on fire in a patio area, glancing at it a couple of seconds and walking away. The Police Department said it is believed he lives in the area of First Avenue in Fernandina.

Scranton, PA – Fire at cafe held in check and extinguished by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

A small fire in the basement of City Market & Cafe on Saturday morning caused a moderate to heavy smoke condition along with water damage, Acting Asst. Fire Chief Carl Megotz said.

Crews responded to the property at 300 Adams Ave. around 10 a.m. and found the fire was held in check and extinguished by the building’s sprinkler system, Megotz said. The business was able to remain open without disruption and no injuries were reported, he added.

Firefighters checked the building for extensions, performed overhaul and ventilated the basement for smoke, Megotz said.

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