Fire sprinklers quickly douse hazmat fire (Fresno, CA)

Fire sprinklers almost immediately extinguished a fire that broke out at an anodizing business. No injuries were reported.

Hotel sauna fire extinguished by sprinklers (Plano, TX)

A small fire broke out in a hotel sauna room. The hotel's fire sprinkler system was activated and extinguished the fire before the fire department arrived, Captain Peggy Harrel, a spokesperson for the Plano Fire Department reported. No property damage or injuries were reported.

Clubhouse fire controlled by fire sprinkler system (Palm Springs, CA)

Fire sprinklers controlled a fire that occurred in the equipment room of a mobile home park's clubhouse. The fire did not move past the equipment room, and no injuries were reported.

Sprinkler puts out apartment fire (Lincoln, NE)

A fire in an apartment building was quickly doused by the unit's fire sprinkler system with no injuries reported.

School fire contained by fire sprinklers (Laguna Hills, CA)

A fire that broke out in a classroom at Laguna Hills High School activated and kept the flames small, Orange County Fire Association spokesperson Captain Marc Stone stated. No injuries were reported.

Firefighters praise fire sprinklers for containing fire at Petco (Cookeville, TN)

A fire that broke out in the rear of a Petco was contained by the business' fire sprinkler system. "The damage could have been much worse if not for having a fire sprinkler system," Cookeville Fire Department Captain Chris Holmes said.

Sprinkler system contains electrical fire at school; no injuries reported (Kent, CT)

The Rev. Richardson W. Schell, headmaster of the school, said an automatic alarm sounded at about 10 a.m., and the sprinkler system then kicked in, extinguishing the blaze in Field Dormitory.

Damage minimized at GM plant thanks to fire sprinklers (Arlington, TX)

After a fire broke out at a GM plant, fire sprinklers aided workers in suppressing the flames, GM spokesperson Donna McLallen said. The Arlington Fire Department said that while the call came into them at 12:08 p.m., the fire was out by 12:28 p.m. There were no injuries reported.

Firefighters are aided by sprinklers at electrical fire (Portsmouth, NH)

Fire sprinklers were actived when an electrical fire occurred at Thermo Fischer Scientific. No injuries were reported, and everyone evacuated safely.

Fire sprinklers contain blaze at hospital (Charleston, SC)

A fire that broke out in a patient's room at the Medical University of South Carolina was contained by the hospital fire sprinkler system, the Charleston Fire Department stated. The fire was put out, and no injuries were reported.

High rise condominium fire put out by fire sprinklers (Miami, FL)

Fire sprinklers prevented a fire that began on the balcony of a high rise apartment from getting inside the apartment. No injuries were reported.

Sprinkler system aids firefighters at warehouse fire (Tonawanda, NY)

After a machine caught fire at an O-Cello plant, fire sprinklers contained the blaze until firefighters arrived.

Senior center fire suppressed by fire sprinkler system (Charlotte, NC)

Firefighters report that a fire in one of the apartments at a senior center was contained by a fire sprinkler system before firefighters arrived. No injuries were reported.

Restaurant kitchen fire contained by sprinkler system (Spartanburg, SC)

Spartanburg Fire Marshal Brad Hall says the fire broke out in the kitchen. The sprinkler systems activated and knocked a good amount of the fire down.

Sprinklers aid firefighters in apartment kitchen fire (Saranac Lake, NY)

A small kitchen fire in a third-floor apartment which triggered the building's sprinkler system.  Occupants of the building were evacuated safely.

Fire sprinklers prove effectiveness in residential fire (Sterling, VA)

After a fire broke out on the balcony of a second floor apartment, its fire sprinkler system quickly extinguished the flames. No injuries occurred, and no one was displaced as a result of the incident.

Sprinkler system credited for stopping fire at technology company (Watertown, NY)

Rolls of paper reportedly caught fire. Quick response by the overhead sprinkler system, as well as city firefighters, kept the blaze and the damage to a minimum.  No injuries were reported.

Fire at U.S. State Department daycare building extinguished by sprinkler system (Washington, DC)

A fire hit the State Department building that houses the day care center early Tuesday morning, but no injuries were reported. A State Department official told The Cable that the cause of the fire appeared to be electrical, and the sprinkler system extinguished it.

Sprinkler system aids firefighters at factory fire, no one injured (Lake Forest, IL)

Sprinklers held the fire in check, and firefighters quickly put out the flames, according to Fire Media Affairs. The blaze didn’t spread beyond the hopper and no one was hurt.

Laundry room fire suppressed by sprinklers at restaurant (Newark, OH)

A cook called 911 shortly before 9 a.m. after smelling smoke from the laundry room. The fire, which was doused by the building's sprinkler system, was contained to the dryer, Newark firefighter Kelly Smith said. The restaurant opened at noon, only an hour later than scheduled.

Sprinkler system contains fire at public library (Berkeley, CA)

The fire took place in one of the public bathrooms. Staff and the public were evacuated safely.

Fire put out by sprinkler system at hardware store (York, Maine)

The fire was discovered in the paint section of the store and knocked down by a sprinkler system, according to the emergency reports.

Sprinkler system extinguishes fire at gourmet market (Hallandale Beach, FL)

Fire officials have said it appears the fire, which started near the buffet area, was accidental. The market's sprinkler system extinguished the fire.

Hotel fire extinguished by sprinkler system (Las Vegas, NV)

Sprinklers had completely doused the fire just inside the door, fire spokesman Tim Szymanski said, and firefighters never used hoses. Ground-floor casino play was not interrupted. But about 60 people evacuated the 21st floor, and nine more left suites on the top floor of the newest tower in the hotel, Golden Nugget spokeswoman Amy Chasey said.

Sprinkler keeps apartment fire in check (Des Moines, IA)

West Des Moines fire officials credit the sprinkler system at a retirement home for putting out a fire before it could spread. No one was injured in the fire.

Apartment fire quickly extinguished by sprinkler system and firefighters (Concord, NH)

The sprinkler system was activated in the basement and the fire was extinguished about 15 minutes after firefighters arrived.

Sprinklers control fire at retail store and yoga studio (Dedham, MA)

The store's sprinkler system activated and knocked down most of the flames. Firefighters had to connect a hose to quell the rest of the blaze. About six employees and an unknown number of customers were in the store and yoga studio at the time of the fire, but no one reported injuries

Classroom fire contained by sprinkler system at high school (El Paso, TX)

A Molotov cocktail or incendiary device was thrown through a window at El Dorado High School early Sunday morning. The School District said the device started a fire which triggered a sprinkler system. The classroom, which is used to teach English courses, should be cleaned up and operational by Wednesday.

Sprinkler system credited with saving residents from devastating fire (Loudoun, VA)

A sprinkler system in an apartment building near Countryside is credited with saving residents from a devastating fire. Firefighters determined the fire started in a laundry room. There were no reported civilian or firefighter injuries.

Sprinkler system extinguishes an early morning fire at superstore (Phoenix, AZ)

Someone set fire to a clothing rack inside the store at 4:45 AM. By the time fire crews arrived, the fire was already extinguished by the sprinkler system.

Sprinkler system aids firefighters at apartment building fire (Westborough, MA)

The fire began in shrubs and mulch bordering the apartment building. Fire Capt. Calvin Lawrence said a casually discarded cigarette may have started the fire. Sprinkler system prevented further damage.

Sprinklers make the difference in manufacturing plant fire (Kamloops, BC)

Thanks to the company's sprinkler system fire crews were able to get a handle on the flames before it got out of control.

Damage limited at landmark church thanks to sprinkler system (Montreal, QC)

The fire originated on the third floor in the kitchen. “A sprinkler system limited the spread of the flames,” Chief Mario Trottier said.

Electrical fire at supermarket contained by sprinkler system (Weehawken, NJ)

A fire broke out in the meat section after an electrical supply cable shorted and set a stack of Styrofoam meat trays on fire. "The sprinklers did what they're designed to do, and the department reacted quickly," North Hudson Regional Fire Director Jeff Welz said.

Sprinkler system contains apartment fire, occupant will not be displaced (Dayton, OH)

“The sprinkler system contained the fire, which began in a sofa,” Dayton District Chief Joe Meyer said. A couple hundred occupants were evacuated safety because of the quick notification of the sprinkler system.

Sprinkler extinguishes fire during Atlantic 10 men's basketball tournament (Atlantic City, NJ)

No injuries reported.  A food warmer caught fire in the hallway outside the locker rooms. The building did not need to be evacuated, Boardwalk Hall General Manager Greg Tesone said.  “The sprinkler system came on like it was supposed to,” Tesone said. “By the time the fire department got here it was already out.”

Damaged minimized at pizzeria thanks to fire sprinkler system (Charlotte, NC)

An accidental fire, caused by a mop and bucket being stored too close to a water heater, was controlled by sprinkler system.

Sprinkler system aids firefighters at athletic club fire (Novato, CA)

A fire, in an equipment room near a swimming pool, was controlled by a fire sprinkler directly above it. "This is a great reminder about the importance of fire sprinklers," Battalion Chief Gerald McCarthy said.

Firefighters, sprinkler system stop sixth-floor condo fire (St. Petersburg, FL)

When firefighters arrived on the sixth floor of the 10-story building, they saw smoke in the hallways and finished off the fire within minutes.  The fire was caused by a box left on a burner that had been inadvertently turned on.  200 residents live in the building.  No injuries were reported and damage was contained to one apartment.

Residential sprinkler system extinguishes house dryer fire (Long Grove, IL)

Just before firefighters were going to release water on the fire, the home’s sprinkler system kicked on and extinguished the fire in about 15 seconds, according to the fire district. Everyone evacuated from the home and there were no injuries.

Sprinklers make the difference in fire at paper-shredding and recycling company (Spokane, WA)

An employee of DB Secure Shred called 911 and the alarm company reported the fire at just after 7 p.m. The worker attempted to put out the fire with a fire extinguisher. The sprinkler system kept the fire under control. Fire crews then used hoses to fight the remain fire; equipment was used to move paper around to search for embers.

 "If the sprinklers had not contained the fire, there were enough combustibles to have taken off and caused a lot of damage in the building,” said Deputy Fire Chief Bill Flora.

Sprinklers control apartment fire above restaurant (Media, PA)

Lower Merion Chief Fire Officer Charles McGarvey said the resident of the apartment had left a pot on the stove then gone out. The sprinkler activated and kept the fire in check until firefighters arrived."I am convinced if  it had not been for those sprinklers, we'd still be there,"  McGarvey said Wednesday morning.

Overnight fire at Colorado State University residence hall quickly extinguished by single sprinkler (Fort Collins, CO)

Firefighters with the Poudre Fire Authority said a fire sprinkler kept a fire contained inside a closet in a dorm room on the Colorado State University Campus. Damage from the fire was contained to linens and the closet.

Restaurant grease fire contained by sprinkler system (Gainesville, FL)

Alachua County Fire Marshal Mark Smith said the fire was caused by a pot with grease that had been put on a range to cool.   The fire activated a sprinkler system, which kept the fire from causing more damage, Smith said.  The fire was contained to the kitchen area.  “If the sprinkler system hadn't been installed, things would have been a lot worse,” Smith said.

Sprinkler system contains publishing company fire (East Vancouver, BC)

Fire officials are blaming arson for a fire that damaged an East Vancouver publishing company early Wednesday morning.  Sprinklers in the building contained the flames. 

Sprinkler system extinguishes kitchen fire at senior living center (Atlanta, GA)

When officers arrived on the scene the fire was extinguished by the overhead sprinkler system.  No injuries were reported. 

Sprinkler system contains fire at retirement home, 40 residents evacuate safely (Eugene, OR)

According to a fire department report, a small fire broke out about 12:15 p.m. in an imitation potted plant in a stairwell of the two-story building. That triggered smoke alarms and the building’s overhead sprinkler system.

Sprinkler system saves Uncle Ron's bar allowing Uncle Kracker concert to go on without delay (Lincoln, NE)

Fire Inspector Rick Campos says the fire was caused by an improperly disposed of match. The bar was not open at the time. Campos says owner Ron Tegtmeier lit a candle in his office and threw the match away in the garbage can, which later started on fire.

Campos says the fire was contained to the office because Uncle Ron's had a sprinkler system installed.

Fire in downtown Yakima quickly extinguished (Yakima, WA)

A piece of metal slipped into a paper processor, creating friction and igniting a small fire, Yakima Battalion Chief Mitch Cole said.

The fire set off the sprinkler system in the building, which was evacuated. Fewer than 10 workers were in the building at the time, Cole said.

Restaurant fire quickly managed by sprinkler system (Medford, OR)

McGrath's Fish House was evacuated just before noon after a small kitchen fire broke out in one of the vents above a stove, Medford Fire and Rescue officials said. The fire was quickly extinguished by a nearby sprinkler head, but patrons were evacuated as a precaution while fire officials inspected.

School fire extinguished by sprinkler system, students returned to class within the hour (Bracebridge, ON)

Students at Bracebridge and Muskoka Lakes Secondary School were evacuated briefly this morning following a fire in the school’s woodworking shop. The fire was reported at 10 a.m., and was soon extinguished by the school sprinkler system. Students were evacuated as a precaution, but returned to class within the hour.

No injuries were reported.

Sprinkler system limits fire damage to apartment garbage can (Bend, OR)

Tenants reported smoke and fire in the garage of a unit of the four-plex, Deputy Fire Marshal Dan Derlacki said. The building is equipped with a fire sprinkler system, and the garage fire was put out by a sprinkler head activation in the garage, Derlacki said. The fire was caused by a cigarette improperly discarded into a trash can that had paper in it, Derlacki said. The cigarette ignited the paper and spread to the shelf.

But thanks to the sprinkler, damage was limited to the garbage can and adjacent shelving unit, Derlacki said, estimating losses at just $500 to the building and $50 to contents. “Without the sprinkler system, this fire could have easily displaced the four families living in the building,” he said in a news release. Instead, he said, “All tenants of the building will be able to stay in their homes tonight.”

Sprinkler System extinguishes fire inside Pottery Barn Kids at Eastview Mall (Rochester, NY)

Firefighters say there was a small fire inside the store, but it was put out by the sprinkler system before firefighters arrived.

Fire at apartment building extinguished by building's sprinkler system (East Bay, RI)

A small fire broke out inside an apartment at Franklin Court Independent Living Community at around noon on Friday, prompting “all available manpower” to be called to the scene. By the time firefighters arrived, the building’s sprinkler system had been activated and the fire had been extinguished.

Fire sprinklers helped douse blaze in strip mall, no injuries reported (Henderson, NV)

Authorities say an automatic fire sprinkler system helped douse a blaze in a dry cleaning business in a strip mall in Henderson.

Firefighters credit sprinklers with containing apartment fire (Lugoff, SC)

"This fire had the potential to be a major fire affecting a lot of people, including the safety of our firefighters, if the sprinklers were not there to stop the fire from spreading throughout the apartment and adjoining apartments," said Lugoff Fire Chief Dennis Ray.

Sprinkler system puts out fire at middle school, 1,300 students and 80 staff evacuate safely (Temple, AZ)

A fire at Tempe's Kyrene Middle School caused the evacuation of about 1,300 students and 80 staff members on Thursday morning. A teacher noticed smoke coming out of a classroom at the school moments before the sprinkler system was activated and the fire was put out. The fire was caused by an electrical motor failure in the skylight system. One student complained about breathing problems, but no other injuries were reported, according to the city of Tempe.

Fire sprinklers prove effectiveness in athletic club dryer fire (Lexington, KY)

Firefighters rushed out to the Lexington Athletic Club early Thursday morning, but sprinklers did their job before crews even arrived. Officials say towels caught fire inside a dryer. The sprinkler system inside the laundry room doused the flames. There were no reported injuries.

Sprinkler system doused refrigerator fire at the University of Texas chemistry building (Austin, TX)

Crews were called to Welch Hall on the University of Texas campus shortly after 3 a.m. Thursday. By the time they arrived, Lieutenant Jim Baker with AFD said sprinklers had already doused the flames of a refrigerator on fire. Since the refrigerator housed dangerous chemicals, the call was upgraded to a hazardous materials fire.

Sprinkler system extinguishes fire at church preschool (Conyers, GA)

Kids Zone on the campus of Church in the Now was evacuated Wednesday evening after a fire started in the back of a refrigerator. Rockdale County Fire and Rescue Public Information Officer Sharon Webb said the fire activated the building's sprinkler system which extinguished the fire.

Webb said none of the occupants was injured.

Sprinkler system contains apartment fire at Loras College (Dubuque, Iowa)

Authorities say a meth lab explosion caused a fire at a Loras Collage apartment building early Wednesday. The sprinkler system went off and damage was limited to the bathroom.