Sprinklers make the difference in manufacturing plant fire (Ashland, OR)

Fire alarms sounded at about 4:30 a.m. Sunday alerting Ashland Fire and Rescue to a fire at a manufacturer of electric vehicles.  The sprinkler heads only activated in the area of the fire, suppressing it to the room of origin and keeping it from spreading throughout the building holding $2.5 million worth of equipment, said Ashland Fire Battalion Chief Dana Sallee.  "It's amazing how little damage was caused. The sprinkler system saved this building," said Sallee.  "Fire sprinklers save lives, protect property and makes the fire department's job a lot easier," said Sallee.