The fire was reported at 7:50 a.m. Friday, via 911 calls and a box alarm, according to the department. Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke and flames on the outer right side of the building. After gaining entry, they learned that the fire had spread to the attic.

A second alarm was activated, bringing in firefighters from Attleboro, Foxboro, Mansfield, Norton and Plainville. Rehoboth, Seekonk and Wrentham fire departments provided station coverage.

Firefighters quickly put out the fire in the attic, preventing it from spreading to other areas, the statement read. By approximately 9 a.m., the fire was deemed under control. Crews remained on the scene conducting overhaul operations and checking for hot spots.

Employees of the Chestnut Street box and packing company evacuated safely before firefighters arrived. No injuries were reported.

NAFD Chief Christopher Coleman believes the building sustained significant damage, and the department is investigating the fire’s cause.

“The quick and effective actions of the responding firefighters, along with the operational sprinkler systems, prevented this fire from worsening and causing further damage to the remaining portions of the building,” said Coleman.

College/University (on campus), School / University

Madison, WI – Sprinkler system extinguishes fire at UW-Madison Discovery Building

November 13, 2025 viking210 Leave a comment

Madison Fire Department credited a fire sprinkler head for putting out most of a fire at the UW-Madison Discovery Building Thursday night.

At 11:15 p.m. firefighters arrived at the building on the 300 block of N. Orchard Street for a fire alarm going off.

MFD said an automatic fire sprinkler head detected the fire and turned on. The sprinkler head also triggered the building’s fire alarm.

Firefighters put out the rest of the fire with a two-and-a-half-gallon water can extinguisher.

The fire appeared to start in a hamper full of rags or towels in a kitchen, MFD noted.

The fire caused a few burned items, MFD said, and a small amount of damage to a wall nearby.

There was no damage to the rest of the building, and it was reopened in a few hours.

“The incident highlights the importance of protecting buildings and facilities with automatic fire sprinklers to contain fire, minimize damage, and prevent injury and harm,” MFD said in a statement.

The building is home to two research institutes and a community hub for science and innovation, crews noted.

Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential

Hopkinsville, KY – Sprinkler system activated for early morning fire at nursing home; No injuries reported

November 12, 2025 viking210 Leave a comment

Bradford Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation was damaged in a fire early Friday morning, but luckily no one was injured in the blaze.

According to Hopkinsville Fire and EMS Captain Payton Rogers, the call came in around 4:45 a.m. of a fire inside a bedroom at the nursing home. Crews arrived to find the fire inside one of the residents’ bedrooms in the 300 hall and staff were actively evacuating everyone on that hall. Firefighters immediately began helping with the evacuation.

The fire was contained to the bedroom, but the whole wing sustained damage from the sprinkler system.

A total of 16 patients were evacuated, and one adult female was transported to Jennie Stuart Medical Center for chest pains. Several staff members were evaluated for smoke inhalation, but none required transport.

No injuries were reported that were related to the fire. The cause of the blaze is believed to have begun due to an issue with the room’s wall-mounted heating and cooling unit.

Other / Not Specified, Other Business

Fargo, ND – Sprinkler system keeps equipment fire in check until fire crews arrive

November 12, 2025 viking210 Leave a comment

Fire crews responded to a report of a fire at a business in the 3800 block of 15th Avenue North.

The fire was in a piece of equipment that was kept in check with an automatic sprinkler system, then fully extinguished by fire crews.

Smoke was also in the building that took a while to ventilate.

No further information is available at this time.

Other / Not Specified, Other Business

Newburgh, IN – Sprinkler system controls fire at business

November 10, 2025 viking210 Leave a comment

Fire officials say a Newburgh business fire was controlled by their sprinkler system.

They say it broke out on Monday night around 9:45 p.m. on Prospect Drive.

Officials say the business is InTerraChem LLC.

Ohio Township Fire officials say they were on scene until just after midnight to overhaul and ventilate the building.

They say the cause of the fire is under investigation.

Officials say they were helped by the Boonville Fire Department, Newburgh Volunteer Fire Department, Chandler Volunteer Fire Department, and Warrick County Sheriff’s Office Dispatch.

Athletic Club/Sports Facility, Other Business

Winston-Salem, NC – Sprinkler system activated for kitchen fire at stadium; No injuries reported

November 8, 2025 viking210 Leave a comment

Firefighters were at Truist Stadium in Winston-Salem on Thursday morning, but thanks to the building’s sprinkler system, the damage was minimal.

Our news crews say the scene is now clear.

Around 5:15 a.m., firefighters responded to a fire alarm at the stadium and found smoke coming from the elevator shaft.

Crews entered the building and quickly located the source of the fire in the kitchen area. The sprinkler system had already activated, keeping the flames contained.

Firefighters stretched a line into the kitchen and brought the fire fully under control. Officials said no one was hurt.

The Winston-Salem Fire Department says repairs are expected to be minimal. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

The Winston-Salem Dash, who play at the Truist Stadium, says the fire was not in a fan-facing area of the venue. The team’s April 8th home opener will not be impacted.

A statement from the Dash said, “The Winston-Salem Dash extends its gratitude to the Winston-Salem Fire Department for its rapid response and cooperation.”

Apartment Building, Residential

Georgetown, DE – Sprinkler system activated for balcony fire caused by discarded smoking materials

November 7, 2025 viking210 Leave a comment

A fire at the County Seat Apartments in Georgetown was caused by discarded smoking materials and contained quickly thanks to an automatic sprinkler system, according to the Delaware Office of the State Fire Marshal.

Fire crews responded to the 19000 block of Jury Way shortly after 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 11, and found a fire on a balcony of a multi-family residential building. The Georgetown Fire Company and several mutual aid departments responded to the scene.

All occupants were able to safely leave the building, and no major structural damage occurred. The fire was limited to the balcony area and suppressed by the sprinkler system before it could spread.

The fire marshal’s office confirmed that the fire was accidental and damage was estimated at $1,000. One firefighter was treated and released for a minor injury sustained while responding to the fire.

The incident highlights the effectiveness of sprinkler systems in reducing fire damage and injuries in multi-family housing.

Hotel / Restaurant, Restaurant

Hampton, NH – Sprinkler system contains fire in attic at restaurant

November 7, 2025 viking210 Leave a comment

Firefighters responded to an attic fire at the Old Salt Restaurant at Lamie’s Inn Oct. 13, quickly extinguishing a blaze that was largely contained by the building’s sprinkler system.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, said Fire Chief Michael McMahon.

McMahon said the Fire Department received a call from the alarm company at approximately 5:15 a.m. Engine 6 from Hampton’s beach station responded swiftly, followed by Engine 2 from North Hampton and crews from across the Seacoast, including Portsmouth, Rye and Seabrook.

Firefighters arrived at the Old Salt around 5:25 a.m. and located the fire roughly 10 minutes later, McMahon said.

“It took a while to locate the fire because it was in an attic space, which had limited access,” he said. “It was a sprinkler-controlled fire, so three sprinkler heads in the attic space activated and controlled the fire and kept it in check until we were able to get a line up there and finish extinguishment.”

Though the building did not sustain any structural damage, McMahon said the water damage was “extensive.”

Crews from Hampton Falls, Exeter and Kingston provided coverage of Hampton’s station while its firefighters were responding to the call, McMahon said.

Manufacturing, Other - Manufacturing

Rock Island, IL – Sprinkler system contains machine blaze; No injuries reported

October 31, 2025 viking210

Fire crews remained on the scene Friday night after an equipment fire began shortly after 6 p.m. at Tri-City Heat Treat, 2020 5th St., Rock Island.

“Everything worked how it was supposed to work,” a firefighter told Our Quad Cities News crew.

Workers inside the building reported that a machine caught fire at 6:11 p.m. Then the sprinkler system contained the blaze, firefighters said.

Crews remained on the scene to ensure the fire didn’t spread. No injuries were reported.

Residence Hall/Dormitory, Residential

Tucson, AZ – Fire at university dorm extinguished by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

October 30, 2025 viking210

Some University of Arizona students were displaced from their dorm following a fire on Thursday, Oct. 9.

The Tucson Fire Department confirmed crews were called to the Gila Residence Hall, located at 1009 East James E. Rogers Way, for a small fire around 7 p.m.

The TFD said the dorm’s sprinkler system put out the flames before crews arrived. There were no reported injuries, according to the TFD and the University of Arizona Police Department.

Some of the students had to find a new place to sleep on Thursday, and 13 News reached out to the university to see what is being done for those affected.

Sprinkler Saves

North Attleborough, MA – Sprinkler system activated for fire at box factory; No injuries reported