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Fire extinguished at Georgia-Pacific mill in Washington The Columbian March 27, 2011 Share     A recent fire at Georgia-Pacific mill in downtown Camas, Wash., brought more than 20 firefighters to the paper mill. The fire was in ductwork between a hopper and the No. 11 paper machine, said acting Capt. Paul Bennett of the fire department. The sprinkler system activated and employees used hoses on the area. More
1 arrested after North Carolina hotel room set on fire The Charlotte Observer March 28, 2011 Share
One person was arrested after a South Park, N.C., hotel room was set on fire sending more than 100 guests into the cold rain. Firefighters say when they arrived on scene, the hotel sprinkler system had already put out the fire. More Florida kitchen fire quickly quelled by sprinkler Star-Banner March 24, 2011 Share
A fire sprinkler system is credited by Ocala, Fla., firefighters for quickly controlling a kitchen fire in a three-story apartment building. The tenant left the kitchen while he had food on the stove. One sprinkler activated and quickly controlled the fire until firefighters arrived a few minutes later. More
Oskaloosa, Iowa, a 'trend-setter' for sprinklers The Oskaloosa Herald Share
Oskaloosa, Iowa, city manager Michael Schrock Jr. said city code requires all new construction on new residential properties to have fire sprinklers installed. That decision was made when the Oskaloosa City Council approved the updates to city code per the International Fire Code. More Plant fire in Michigan WKZO-AM via WTVB-AM March 28, 2011 Share
Fire investigators are blaming spontaneous combustion for a smoldering fire that filled Cobalt Holdings in Sturgis, Mich., with smoke. Firefighters received an alarm that the sprinkler system had been set off at the plant. By the time firefighters got there, the sprinkler system had brought the fire under control. More
Sprinkler helps stop Florida kitchen fire Orlando Sentinel March23, 2011 Share
Fire crews were called to the Extended Stay Inn in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Upon their arrival they found occupants evacuating and thick smoke emanating from a room on the third floor. Once inside the room, firefighters said they discovered that a fire sprinkler had activated, keeping the fire in check. Firefighters credited the sprinkler for preventing flames from spreading and causing more significant damage. More Virginia warehouse fire is suspicious Progress-Index March 24, 2011 Share
The Chesterfield, Va., Fire Marshal's Office is investigating a suspicious fire at Virginia T's, an apparel and accessories store. Fire crews arrived to find the fire sprinkler system activated and the fire contained to a storage rack. More |
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