Fire sprinkler system extinguishes apartment kitchen fire (Prescott, AZ)

A sprinkler system at a two-story apartment complex in Prescott put out a fire in a kitchen, preventing damage to other units in the building, said Prescott Fire Capt. Jeff Knotek.  "The fire got hot enough to set off the sprinkler head above, which quickly extinguished the fire," Knotek said.

Sprinkler system keeps college campus fire damage to a minimum (Pullman, WA)

Fire crews say an arsonist broke into a research building on the Washington State University campus early Tuesday morning, setting the 3rd damaging fire on campus in a week.  The overhead sprinkler system limited fire damage.

Sprinkler system helps contain resort laundry room fire (Ridgedale, MO)

Assistant Fire Chief James Single says the fire sprinkler system and employees with fire extinguishers kept the fire contained to the laundry area. 

Sprinklers credited with keeping fire contained at furniture store (Kutztown, PA)

Thanks to the building's fire sprinklers, a fire that began in a used furniture store was contained to a small area until fire crews arrived, said Chief Troy Arndt of the Kutztown Fire Company. When the firefighters arrived, they found the fire smoldering behind the sales counter, and they put out the rest of the flames.

Fire sprinklers keep fire at university from spreading (Manchester, NH)

Fire sprinklers suppressed a fire which began under an aquarium in one of the offices at the University of Southern New Hampshire. Deputy Fire Chief Mark Pelletier said the sprinkler system activated in the office, which kept the flames from spreading to other areas of the building, including the college's main computer server located across the hall. No injuries were reported.

Elevator fire suppressed by fire sprinkler system (Nashville, TN)

The Parkway Towers office building had an electrical fire begin in the garage portion of the elevator shaft. According to Nashville Fire Department spokesman Joaquin Toon, the building's fire sprinklers activated and helped to suppress the fire.

Damage from church fire limited thanks to fire sprinklers (Isanti, MN)

Police suspect arson was reason for the fire that occurred at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church at 3:17 a.m. The church's fire sprinkler was activated and contained the flames until fire crews arrived. No injuries were reported.

Fire sprinklers ensure safe end to fast food restaurant fire (Phoenix, AZ)

A grease fire that errupted at a Taco Bell at 7:30 a.m. was quickly contained by the restaurant's fire sprinklers, according to Fire Capt. Bob Costello. The fire crews put out the rest of the flames, and no employees were injured as a result of the fire.

Department store fire suppressed by fire sprinklers (Herndon, VA)

A fire that was set intentionally at a Kohl's department store was promptly suppressed by the store's fire sprinkler system. Firefighters arrived soon afterward and finished putting out the flames.

Hospital fire extinguished by fire sprinklers (Clearwater, FL)

A fire that began in a patient's room at Morton Plant Hospital could have had a more devastating outcome had fire sprinklers not been present. Fire crews received the call about the fire at 8:16 a.m., and when they arrived three minutes later, the fire sprinkler system had already put out the flames.

Hotel fire knocked down with help from fire sprinklers (Rosemont, IL)

A fire that broke out at the Holiday Inn Express in Rosemont, fire sprinklers were present to contain the flames before firefighters arrived to suppress the rest of the fire. No one was reported injured in this incident.

Electrical fire at hospital contained by fire sprinklers (Mount Vernon, OH)

An electrical fire began at Knox Community Hospital when a short from one of its industrial floor scrubber shorted out. The hospital's fire sprinkler ensured that the fire started and ended right there, containing the blaze until fire crews arrived to eliminate the fire. No one was reported injured.

Sprinklers prove worth in restaurant fire (Portsmouth, NH)

According to fire crews, a fire that started in the Chinese restaurant Water Margin could have been much worse had fire sprinklers not been present. Further praising the sprinkler system, Incident commander Glenn Bowyer said, "What was good was the sprinklers, they helped control the fire and minimized damage." The building was evacuated during the fire, and no injuries were reported.

High rise fire extinguished by fire sprinklers (Nashville, TN)

A fire eruprted at the Parthenon Towers Monday afternoon, and according to Maggie Lawrence of the Nashville Fire Department, the building's fire sprinkler completely suppressed the flames. No one was reported injured.

Fire sprinklers put out apartment fire (Madison, WI)

Firefighters who arrived to the scene of an apartment fire on High Point Road found that the flames had been completely eliminated by the building's fire sprinkler system. No injuries were reported.

Sprinkler system helped keep the fire in check at coffee shop (Homewood, IL)

A Homewood Dunkin' Donuts is scheduled to be back up and running early this week after a boiler fire over the weekend. An automatic sprinkler system helped keep the fire in check before the firefighters were able to finish the job with extinguishers, Homewood Fire Lieutenant Bill Wright said. According to Wright, firefighters were able to pinpoint the blaze in a storage room.

Sprinklers contain electrical fire (Port Chester, NY)

Port Chester firefighters were able to find and put out a building's electrical fire thanks in part to the business' fire sprinkler system. About 50 firefighters came to put out the fire and were having a difficult time finding the source of the smoke when they spotted the water which had helped dampen the blaze. They then knocked down the remaining flames. No injuries were reported.

Lumberyard Arts Center damage limited thanks to fire sprinklers (Baldwin City, KS)

A fire that started at around 4:30 in the morning on Sunday morning could have been devastating to the collection of art as well as the newly renovated Lumberyard Arts Center. The Center's fire sprinkler helped suppress and contain the blaze.

"Fire protection measures built into the Lumberyard Arts Center proved their worth in the fire," said Sandy Cardens, Lumberyard Arts Center board secretary and gallery coordinator. "Damage from the fire was limited to the non-renovated north section of the building, which is to be a future theater."

“The (Douglas County) fire marshal said the sprinkler system paid for itself last night," she said.

No injuries were reported from the fire.

Fire sprinkler system eliminates fire at apartment complex (Streamwood, IL)

A candle caused the fire that began on the couch of a Streamwood apartment. According to Battalion Chief Jeff Swanson, “The resident was in a backroom and came back to the living room to discover the fire. The building’s fire sprinkler system was able to extinguish the fire before it got out of control.” No injuries were reported.

Firefighters aided by sprinkler system in fire at Canadian Tire store (Calgary, AB)

Emergency crews were called to the scene of a two alarm fire at a Canadian Tire store in the city's southeast on Thursday afternoon.  Crews evacuated the building and firefighters were able to get the upper hand on the blaze thanks to the store's sprinkler system.

Sprinkler system puts out fire in high school wood shop (Broadview Heights, OH)

The Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School will be closed Friday after a fire erupted in a wood shop class Thursday, according to the high school's website.  Broadview Heights Fire Chief Jeffrey Hajek said that the fire broke out about 4:15 p.m.  The sprinkler system was activated and put out the fire.  No one was injured.

Apartment balcony fire extinguished by sprinkler (Rapid City, SD)

A single sprinkler extinguished a balcony fire at the Stoney Creek Apartments in Rapid City on Wednesday evening.  The fire originated in or around a small trash receptacle on the balcony.  It began to spread up the exterior siding until the sprinkler activated and put the fire out.

Lieutenant Brent Long with Rapid City Fire Department said the presence of the sprinkler system proved to be invaluable with its quick extinguishment of the fire. The 1 sprinkler head that activated saved what could have turned in a great deal of damage to the property, and potential for having to relocate the tenants.

Fire sprinkler system saves wood chip storage building (Post Falls, ID)

Fire crews were dispatched just after 7:00 a.m. to a structure fire in a wood chip storage building at Potlatch Corp. The fire was caused by a mechanical failure of a piece of equipment; this caused wood chips and saw dust to catch fire.  Officials say the fire sprinkler system kept the fire small until the trained on site fire crew was able to put water on it.

Sprinkler system douses fire at high school (Hitchcock, TX)

A Southeast Texas school has reopened a day after a clothes dryer fire sent smoke into the building and forced cancellation of classes. Authorities say the school's sprinkler system helped douse the flames.  Hitchcock police say students and staff were evacuated, nobody was hurt and damage was limited to the dryer area.

Sprinkler keeps residents safe at apartment fire (Kansas City, MO)

A fire that broke out on the stove in an apartment near 56th Street and Norton Avenue was knocked down by the unit's fire sprinklers. The residents included an eight-month old baby, who was uninjured but brought to the hospital as a precaution.

Restaurant fire contained by fire sprinklers (Blairs, VA)

According to Pittsylvania County fire marshal Steven Bowman, a fire broke out in the attic of the Woodlake Bar and Grill early Sunday morning. The heat from the flames activated the restaurant's fire sprinkler system which suppressed the fire until fire crews arrived to completely put out the fire.

Residential Sprinkler Prevents Potentially Devastating Fire (Lansdowne, VA)

A small fire broke out on a kitchen stove in a condominium in Lansdowne on Saturday, May 12.  Units responding from Lansdowne and Ashburn arrived on the scene to find that the fire, in a ninth-floor unit, had been extinguished by the sprinkler system.

Suspicious apartment fire contained by sprinkler system (Manchester, CT)

According to a statement released by Manchester Fire Chief Robert Bycholski, residents in the complex reported a fire at approximately 3 a.m. Saturday morning.  Bycholski said the unit's sprinkler system was able to contain the fire, and when firefighters began to search for any hidden embers or additional areas of fire they noticed what appeared to be several other attempts in the unit to start a fire and called police.

Sprinklers contain fire at popular establishment (Charlotte, NC)

A fire that erupted in the North Carolina Music Factory was contained by the building's fire sprinklers. No injuries were reported.

Retail store fire suppressed by fire sprinklers (Ballard, OR)

A passerby notified authorities of a fire inside of a retail paint store. Firefighters arrived at the scene, and according to Kyle Moore, spokesman for Seattle Fire, the building's fire sprinklers helped to keep the fire from rapidly spreading. No one was reported injured from the fire.

Fire Sprinkler System Extinguishes Fire at Ohio Plant (Bellevue, OH)

Firefighters responded to a Friday evening fire on a line at the A. Schulman Inc. plant in Bellevue.  An employee reported a fire on line 5, and firefighters found water on the floor from the sprinkler system and smoke in the building, said Lt. Tony Schaffer of the Bellevue Fire Department.  The sprinkler system put out the fire after about 20 minutes, Schaffer said

Fire sprinkler system aids firefighters in factory fire (Bend, OR)

Firefighters arrived at a window and door factory fire to find that fire sprinklers had been activated by the flames. Fire crews extinguished the remaining flames. No one was reported injured.

Fire sprinklers make the difference in distribution store fire (Hendersonville, NC)

Fire crews responded to a building fire, finding the inside of it filled with smoke but the building saved thanks to the unit's fire sprinkler. "The sprinkler system saved that building," Blue Ridge Fire and Rescue Chief Gary Brown said. No injuries were reported.

Fire sprinklers display worth in nursing home fire (Nashville, TN)

Fire sprinklers extinguished a fire that started in the laundry room dryer of a nursing home. None of the residents reported injuries.

Senior living facility fire contained by sprinklers (Salt Lake City, UT)

A fire broke out on the 10th floor of a senior living facility, and fire sprinklers were able to keep the flames in check. According to Salt Lake City Fire Department spokesman Jasen Asay, "The fire was ... contained by the apartment’s sprinkler system until our firefighters arrived on scene and extinguished it." No serious injuries were reported.

Fire sprinklers prove effectiveness in hospital fire (East Windsor, CT)

A hospital fire that was started intentionally was quickly extinguished thanks to fire sprinklers. Warehouse Point Fire Chief James Barton credited fire sprinklers for the quick elimination of the blaze.

Senior living facility fire extinguished with help from fire sprinklers (Eastpointe, MI)

A fire that started in the kitchen of a senior living apartment caused the the building's fire sprinklers to activate thus controlling the flames. No injuries were reported.

Fire sprinklers credited with safe ending to hospital fire (Safety Harbor, FL)

Fire sprinklers quickly doused a fire that started in the bathroom of a hospital. No one was reported injured.

One sprinkler controls hotel fire for firefighters (Dallas, TX)

When a fire broke out in the basement of a 10-story hotel, the hotel's sprinkler system kicked in. According to Dallas Fire-Rescue spokesman Jason Evans, one sprinkler head activated and helped contain the blaze to the basement until firefighters arrived. No injuries were reported.

Nursing home fire contained by sprinkler system (Farmington, IL)

A fire broke out in the laundry room of a nursing room, and Farmington fire Lt. Tim Hardy credited fire nursing center's sprinkler system with containing the fire to the laundry room area. No injuries were reported.

Fire sprinklers help keep condominium residents safe (Newport Beach, CA)

A fire that broke out in the laundry room of a condominium was contained by the unit's fire sprinklers. Jennifer Schulz, of the Newport Beach Fire Department, reported that the residents of the home were alerted to the fire when a smoke alarm went off and were able to escape before firefighters arrived because the fire sprinklers helped keep the fire from spreading. No injuries were reported.

Firefighters cite sprinklers value in factory fire (New Holland, PA)

Firefighters report that the fire at a New Holland factory could have been a lot bigger, but the building was spared by something very small - the building's fire sprinklers. "They had a sprinkler head inside the unit itself," said Deputy Chief Jeff Martin of the Liberty Fire Company. "It got hot enough to activate that sprinkler head so actually the sprinkler head didn't complete out, but it controlled the fire and held it into tact until we could get into it and completely extinguish it. That goes to show you, sprinkler systems do save property and they save jobs for employees, too."

Home improvement store fire suppressed by sprinklers (Idaho Falls, ID)

Fire sprinklers helped to put out a fire at a Lowe's home improvement store; there were no injuries reported.

Sprinkler puts out college dorm room fire (Philadelphia, PA)

A fire that started on the ninth floor of a college dormitory was doused by it's fire sprinklers. No injuries were reported.

Apartment fire doused by fire sprinklers (Milpitas, CA)

Fire sprinklers extinguished a fire that broke out on the second-story unit of an apartment building. No one was reported injured.

Animal shelter fire suppressed by fire sprinklers (Columbus, IN)

Fire sprinklers extinguished a fire at an animal shelter saving 150 cats from the blaze. No injuries were reported.

Fire at day care facility controlled by fire sprinklers (Tacoma, WA)

A fire sprinkler system quickly controlled a fire that began at a day care facility where someone threw a container of gasoline through the building's window. The fire was suppressed quickly, and no injuries were reported.

Senior living facility fire extinguished thanks to fire sprinklers (San Diego, CA)

An electrical fire that began on the third floor of a senior apartment complex was completely suppressed by the building's fire sprinkler system. No injuries were reported.