Sprinklers contain fire in apartment with mentally and physically challenged residents (Knoxville, TN)

The Knoxville Fire Department says the blaze started around 2 a.m. at the Parkridge Harbor Apartments. When crews arrived, smoke was found coming from a burning mattress in a common area laundry room on the second floor of the building.  According to officials, an automatic sprinkler had activated, keeping the fire at a minimum.