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Google News: Cause for SUNY Canton fire undetermined

2012-02-13T08:30:00.001-05:00

Cause for SUNY Canton fire undetermined

WatertownDailyTimes.com - ‎2 hours ago‎

Short of "something obvious," ascertaining the fire's cause will take time and require patience, he said. "We anticipate another day like that tomorrow," he said.

SUNY Canton campus remains closed after fire Wall Street Journal

Fire at SUNY Canton campus results in partial evacuation Utica Observer Dispatch

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Sprinkler Save:Sprinkler stops apartment fire

2012-02-13T08:16:00.001-05:00

Sprinkler stops apartment fire

Our Colorado News - ‎Feb 10, 2012‎

A fire sprinkler activated inside a Parker apartment and stopped cold what could have been a worse kitchen fire, officials with South Metro Fire Rescue said.

Nemacolin Officials Plan To Reopen Quickly After Fire

2012-02-13T08:12:00.001-05:00

Nemacolin Officials Plan To Reopen Quickly After Fire

CBS Local - ‎27 minutes ago‎

The heat burned and melted their hoses and even shattered glass on some of the fire trucks. "Upon arrival, we encountered heavy smoke conditions from the building.

Demonstration shows importance of working sprinkler systems

2012-02-13T08:11:00.003-05:00

Demonstration shows importance of working sprinkler systems

Biddeford Journal Tribune - ‎Feb 11, 2012‎

Fire can take hold quickly in a home, and can change your world forever in 90 seconds or less. Sanford Fire Department teamed up with the National Fire Protection Association the Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition, FreedomFire Protection Inc. and Sanford ...

Peninsula pair push sprinklers

2012-02-13T08:11:00.001-05:00

Peninsula pair push sprinklers

Cumberland Courier Newspapers - ‎4 hours ago‎

TWO northern beaches nursing home operators are getting the jump on their competitors by committing to installfire sprinklers even if the state government does not make the devices mandatory. The Cook Care Group, which runs the Peninsula Nursing Home ...

Sprinkler Firewatch:Fire Sprinkler Credited For Saving Lives

2012-02-13T08:10:00.003-05:00

Fire Sprinkler Credited For Saving Lives

KELOLAND TV - ‎Feb 9, 2012‎

By Hailey Higgins SIOUX FALLS, SD - Fire investigators credit a 40-year-old sprinkler system with saving countless lives this week.

Sprinkler Firewatch:Sprinkler System Averts Major Fire, YFD Says

2012-02-13T08:10:00.001-05:00

Sprinkler System Averts Major Fire, YFD Says

Yankton Daily Press - ‎1 hour ago‎

A minor fire that could have turned into a big problem was extinguished by a Yankton firm's sprinkler system Sunday morning.

Sides prepare to support, fight sprinkler mandate for new homes

2012-02-13T08:09:00.001-05:00

Sides prepare to support, fight sprinkler mandate for new homes

Northwest Herald - ‎1 hour ago‎

By KEVIN P. CRAVER - kcraver@shawmedia.com To Huntley Fire Protection District Chief James Saletta, mandating sprinklers in new homes is a good idea that saves lives.

Fire causes major damages a Dennys

2012-02-06T08:00:00.003-05:00

Fire causes major damages a Dennys

Evansville Courier & Press - ‎13 hours ago‎

"The fire started in the kitchen itself," Stoermer said, "probably in the cooking area." Stoermer said the sprinkler system worked, "but it appears that it wasn't very effective at all." Shift manager Brandon Smith said he was doing dishes when another ...

Sprinkler save:Residential Sprinkler Prevents Potentially Devastating Fire

2012-02-06T08:00:00.001-05:00

Sprinkler Save:Residential Sprinkler Prevents Potentially Devastating Fire

Patch.com - ‎Jan 26, 2012‎

Residents are reminded that fire sprinklers can reduce a tradgedy by 69 percent, when compared to a home without sprinklers.

Second alarm fire burns Highway 41 restaurant

2012-02-06T07:59:00.003-05:00

Second alarm fire burns Highway 41 restaurant

14 News WFIE Evansville - ‎8 hours ago‎

The entire restaurant has heavy smoke and fire damage. The building was evacuated and no one was hurt. Authorities say the fire was too large for the sprinkler system to handle. "They did have a sprinklersystem in the kitchen, it did activate, ...

Sprinkler Saves House, 11 People

2012-02-06T07:59:00.001-05:00

Sprinkler Save:Sprinkler Saves House, 11 People

Patch.com - ‎Feb 4, 2012‎

A blaze in a Marietta house was extinguished before the Fire Department arrived early Saturday. A home sprinkler system helped save 11 people from a fire early Saturday. Most of the six children and five adults in the house in the 1600 block of ..

Sprinklers flood hotel; no fire found

2012-02-06T07:58:00.002-05:00

Sprinklers flood hotel; no fire found

WJXT Jacksonville - ‎Feb 4, 2012‎

Flagler County officials said several guests at the Holiday Inn in Palm Coast were evacuated after fire sprinklersflooded the first and second floors of the hotel.

71-year-old injured in Kennewick motel fire

2012-02-06T07:58:00.001-05:00

Sprinkler Save:71-year-old injured in Kennewick motel fire

TheNewsTribune.com - ‎3 hours ago‎

The grandmother was the only occupant of the room when the fire began, he said. Fire damage and injuries were minimized because of the quick actions of motel staff and the building's fire sprinkler system, according to the fire department.

Sprinkler System Douses Fire at Retirement Community

2012-02-06T07:57:00.004-05:00

Sprinkler System Douses Fire at Retirement Community

fox4kc.com - ‎18 hours ago‎

A fire at a retirement community is out thanks to the building's sprinkler system. Firefighters were called to Greenwood Terrace in Olathe around 10:30 am on Sunday.

Sprinklers Make A Difference

2012-02-06T07:57:00.003-05:00

Sprinklers Make A Difference

MyFox Washington DC - ‎8 hours ago‎

It malfunctioned Saturday, putting residents at risk during a fire. What may have actually saved lives was thesprinkler system. Prince George's County was the first in the country to require both sprinklers and fire alarms in all newly constructed ...

Humberside Fire Service to fit fire sprinklers in homes

2012-02-06T07:57:00.001-05:00

Humberside Fire Service to fit fire sprinklers in homes

BBC News - ‎2 hours ago‎

A fire service has started a trial of fire sprinklersystems in the homes of vulnerable people. Humberside Fire and Rescue Service is fitting fire suppression systems in the houses of some elderly and disabled people identified as being unable to

Google News: Sprinkler Save:Sprinkler douses fire in room at Budget Suites

2012-01-27T09:25:00.001-05:00

Sprinkler douses fire in room at Budget Suites

Las Vegas Sun - ‎13 hours ago‎

By Jackie Valley (contact) A sprinkler extinguished a small fire inside a unit at Budget Suites on Thursday afternoon, Las Vegas Fire and Rescue officials said. The kitchen fire occurred at the business at 2219 N. Rancho Drive, near Lake Mead Boulevard ...

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Residential Sprinkler Prevents Potentially Devastating Fire

2012-01-27T08:55:00.001-05:00

Residential Sprinkler Prevents Potentially Devastating Fire

Residents are reminded that fire sprinklers can reduce a tradgedy by 69 percent, when compared to a home without sprinklers.

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A residential sprinkler system activation has once again highlighted the importance of residential sprinkler systems after it extinguished a small fire at a townhome in Lansdowne last Wednesday

Google News: Sprinkler Save:Minor fire at Avon Lake Ford plant

2012-01-26T16:47:00.003-05:00

Minor fire at Avon Lake Ford plant

The Morning Journal - ‎21 hours ago‎

The Avon Lake Fire Department was called to the body shop at the plant around 1:30 pm for a fire in spare parts storage bins, according to Fire Chief Glen Eisenhardt. The plant's sprinkler system and emergency response team had contained most of the ...

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Google News: Sprinkler Save: Arson Suspected in Custom Cabinet Shop Fire

2012-01-26T16:47:00.001-05:00

Arson Suspected in Custom Cabinet Shop Fire

woodworkingnetwork.com - ‎4 hours ago‎

Fire damage to the 20000-square-foot facility, which houses manufacturing operations and a showroom, was minimum due to the activation of the building's sprinkler system, according to azfamily.com. An investigator told the news source that arson was ...

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Google News: Sprinkler Save:Housing complex fire spurs evacuation

2012-01-26T16:44:00.001-05:00

Housing complex fire spurs evacuation

Boston Globe - ‎14 hours ago‎

The tenant of the room was in her bed when the fire began. Fire Captain James Winslow said the sprinkler system saved her life.

Three Hospitalized, Steele House Evacuated After Early Morning Fire Patch.com

150 elderly residents evacuated after two-alarm blaze hits Melrose housing complex Boston.com

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Google News: Sprinkler Save:Suspicious Fire Damages Union Twp. Goodwill Store

2012-01-26T16:43:00.003-05:00

Suspicious Fire Damages Union Twp. Goodwill Store

WLWT Cincinnati - ‎8 hours ago‎

Crews were called to the Goodwill store on Commercial Boulevard at about 4 am on a report of a sprinkler going off in the store's office.

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Google News: Sprinkler system knocks down fire in Clackamas County

2012-01-26T16:43:00.001-05:00

Sprinkler system knocks down fire in Clackamas County

KPTV.com - ‎Jan 25, 2012‎

By FOX 12 Staff - email A sprinkler system extinguished a fire that appears to have been intentionally set inside a former Black Angus location in the Oak Grove community in Clackamas County, investigators said.

Arson suspected at former Black Angus restaurant Clackamas Review

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Google News: Sprinkler Save:Fire in Pan Am Building Closes Several Businesses

2012-01-26T16:42:00.001-05:00

Fire in Pan Am Building Closes Several Businesses

KITV Honolulu - ‎4 hours ago‎

HONOLULU -- A small fire in the Pan Am Building on Kapiolani Boulevard has led to massive flooding damage from the building's sprinkler system. Honolulu Fire Department Captain Terry Seelig says the fire department was alerted to the fire by a call for ...

Fire put out at Pan Am Building Hawaii News Now

Electrical malfunction suspected in fire at Pam Am Building Honolulu Star-Advertiser

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Google News: Building inspections under fire

2012-01-25T08:59:00.001-05:00

Building inspections under fire

CTV.ca - ‎18 hours ago‎

The allegations involve approvals for fire sprinkler systems and other fire suppression equipment in Calgary and other municipalities in the province.

At least three Edmonton sites on the list Edmonton Sun

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Google News: Sprinkler Save:Fire halts production at Franklin Amcor

2012-01-25T08:58:00.003-05:00

Fire halts production at Franklin Amcor

Daily Journal - ‎13 hours ago‎

Officials are not yet sure what caused the fire, he said. The building's sprinkler system put out the flames, but there was a lot of smoke, he said.

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Google News: Deadly Lake Shore Drive Fire Raises Doubts About High-Rise Safety

2012-01-25T08:58:00.001-05:00

Deadly Lake Shore Drive Fire Raises Doubts About High-Rise Safety

CBS Local - ‎Jan 24, 2012‎

Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board executive director Tom Lia calls the 2004 ordinance so weakly enforced to be "virtually useless," and says sprinkler systems should be required with no alternative to satisfy the law, the Tribune reported ...

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Google News: Protecting those who douse flames

2012-01-25T08:57:00.005-05:00

Protecting those who douse flames

Chicago Sun-Times - ‎10 hours ago‎

"Since everything in the fire service has been largely based on tradition, now it's more science-based, but before they accept any new options, they want to see the data," said Daniel Madrzykowski, a fire protection engineer at the National Institute ...

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Google News: Hanover man sentenced for setting large warehouse fire in 2008

2012-01-25T08:57:00.003-05:00

Hanover man sentenced for setting large warehouse fire in 2008

CBS 21 - ‎11 hours ago‎

Witnesses testified that Hughes was in charge of building safety and was one of the few employees who knew how the sprinkler system could be deactivated. In addition, the fire alarm, located in an area to which few people other than Hughes had access, ...

Hanover man gets 15 years for $4.5M tire warehouse fire Yorkdispatch.com

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Google News: Home sprinkler rules widened

2012-01-25T08:57:00.001-05:00

Home sprinkler rules widened

Record-Searchlight - ‎6 hours ago‎

Jeff Schori, chief of the Tehama-Glenn unit of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection and the county Fire Department, made a pitch for mandatory sprinklers in manufactured dwellings as essential to saving lives.

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Google News: Home Fire Sprinkler Question Sparks Debate

2012-01-24T13:52:00.001-05:00

Home Fire Sprinkler Question Sparks Debate

abc40 - ‎Jan 4, 2012‎

As for those 'false alarm' misfires, Chief Madison goes on to say fire sprinkler technology has come a long way. "Residential fire sprinklers don't operate the way they do in Hollywood," he contends, "A fire sprinkler is only activated when activated ...

Firefighters back tighter sprinkler code GazetteNET

Sprinklers Save Eldersburg Townhouse From Basement Fire Patch.com

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Google News: High-Rise Fire Citations Pit City vs State

2012-01-24T13:51:00.002-05:00

High-Rise Fire Citations Pit City vs State

NBC Chicago - ‎Jan 19, 2012‎

The City of Chicago should require installation of automatic fire sprinkler systems in high rise buildings." But the authors of the report also faulted the state for failure to enforce its own laws.

State fire code violations prompt confusion ABC7Chicago.com

Mother of woman killed in LSD high-rise fire files suit Chicago Tribune

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Google News: Sprinkler Save:Fire shuts down Franklin business

2012-01-24T13:51:00.001-05:00

Fire shuts down Franklin business

Daily Journal - ‎3 hours ago‎

By ANNIE GOELLER Firefighters were called to Amcor Rigid Plastics, 3201 Bearing Drive, around 8 am for a fire in the maintenance room, Franklin Fire Department spokesman Ryan Piercefield. The building's sprinkler system put out the flames, ...

Explosion rocks Franklin factory WISH

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Google News: Sprinkler law discussed

2012-01-24T13:46:00.003-05:00

Sprinkler law discussed

Siskiyou Daily News - ‎Jan 23, 2012‎

Council member David Simmen asked Baker why a separate meter and line would be required for the installation of fire sprinklers. Baker explained that anti-freeze and other chemicals are added to fire sprinkler water lines. Other members of the council ...

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Google News: Sprinkler Save:Townhouse Fire Stopped By Sprinklers

2012-01-24T13:46:00.001-05:00

Townhouse Fire Stopped By Sprinklers

Leesburg Today - ‎22 hours ago‎

A similar fire, left uncontrolled by sprinkler, typically generates significantly higher damages, according to the fire marshal's office.

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Google News: Homebuilders in Bloomington will be required to offer sprinklers as option

2012-01-24T13:45:00.003-05:00

Homebuilders in Bloomington will be required to offer sprinklers as option

Bloomington Pantagraph - ‎12 hours ago‎

BLOOMINGTON -- Homebuilders in Bloomington will only be required to educate their customers and offer them the option of installing fire sprinklers in new homes. The City Council on Monday rejected a recommendation from an advisory board to adopt an ...

Bloomington rejects mandatory sprinklers, passes 'option' only WJBC News

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Google News: Most older residential towers fail to meet tougher fire standards

2012-01-24T13:45:00.001-05:00

Most older residential towers fail to meet tougher fire standards

Chicago Tribune - ‎15 hours ago‎

"It's a weak code that is weakly enforced, so it's virtually useless," said Tom Lia, executive director of the Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board, which advocates that fire sprinkler systems be installed in all buildings.

Deadly Lake Shore Drive Fire Raises Doubts About High-Rise Safety CBS Local

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Sprinkler Save:Humble fire calls: Vehicle catches fire at dealership

2012-01-18T09:35:00.000-05:00

Humble fire calls: Vehicle catches fire at dealership

Your Houston News - ‎15 hours ago‎

10 when a truck caught on fire inside a service bay at Tejas Toyota. "Upon are arrival we found gasoline on fire

Sprinkler Save:Sprinkler systems prevent tragedy in Pearland, apartments and strip center ...

2012-01-18T09:34:00.002-05:00

Sprinkler systems prevent tragedy in Pearland, apartments and strip center ...

Your Houston News - ‎Jan 12, 2012‎

City officials report the Pearland Fire Department responded to three structure fires that have been saved by fire sprinkler systems in recent weeks. On Monday, Jan. 2, a fire was reported around 8:30 am at the Pearland Recycling Center on Magnolia ..

Sprinkler Save:Resident of St. Charles retirement community injured in apartment fire

2012-01-18T09:34:00.001-05:00

Resident of St. Charles retirement community injured in apartment fire

STLtoday.com - ‎17 hours ago‎

The staff acted quickly to contact the fire department and evacuate the affected wing of the building. The sprinklersystem had activated and kept the fire from spreading. The staff kept the door to the apartment closed to prevent the smoke from ...

Pipe bursts, floods MD some Senate offices

2012-01-18T09:32:00.002-05:00

Pipe bursts, floods MD some Senate offices

Baltimore Sun - ‎21 hours ago‎

Robey said the pipe that burst was part of the sprinklersystem, and was told that the building had to be evacuated since the fire suppression system was no longer functioning. The Maryland General Assembly began its annual 90-day session last ...

Sprinkler Save:Fire in jail laundry room damages inmate uniforms

2012-01-18T09:32:00.001-05:00

Fire in jail laundry room damages inmate uniforms

Durham Herald Sun - ‎10 hours ago‎

At the same time, an alarm activated and notified the Durham FireDepartment "that something was going on at the jail," he said.

Suit filed against high-rise in woman's firedeath

2012-01-18T09:31:00.000-05:00

Suit filed against high-rise in woman's firedeath

Chicago Tribune - ‎3 hours ago‎

The Chicago Sun-Times reports JoAnn McCoy claims her 32-year-old daughter, Shantel, would be alive had asprinkler system been in place to put out the Jan. 9 fire. Shantel McCoy was killed when she arrived on the 12th floor by elevator.

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Sprinkler Save:Apartment, garage fires quickly controlled

2012-01-13T09:09:00.004-05:00

Apartment, garage fires quickly controlled

Yuma Sun - ‎Jan 10, 2012‎

BY JAMES GILBERT - SUN STAFF WRITER Two fires were quickly extinguished in Yuma Tuesday morning, thanks to quick actions and an automatic fire sprinkler system. In the first fire, which happened shortly before 7 am, Yuma firefighters responded to the ...

Sprinkler Save:Sprinkler snuffs fire, HealthQuest remains fit

2012-01-13T09:09:00.003-05:00

Sprinkler snuffs fire, HealthQuest remains fit

Napa Valley Register - ‎Jan 10, 2012‎

The building's fire alarm system was also activated, Garaventa said. After the a sprinkler put out the fire, firefighters spent an hour making sure the building was safe and placed booms near the laundryroom to contain water from the fire sprinkler ...

Home Fire Sprinkler Question Sparks Debate

2012-01-13T09:09:00.001-05:00

Home Fire Sprinkler Question Sparks Debate

abc40 - ‎Jan 4, 2012‎

Sprinkler Save:Palo Alto: Fire at Tesla headquarters extinguished bysprinkler system

2012-01-13T09:08:00.003-05:00

Palo Alto: Fire at Tesla headquarters extinguished bysprinkler system

San Jose Mercury News - ‎Jan 11, 2012‎

A one-alarm fire at the Tesla Motors facility in Palo Alto early this morning was extinguished by the building's sprinkler system, a Palo Altofire official said. The fire department responded to the electric car company's headquarters at 3500 Deer ..

Sprinkler Save:Fire officials say Lunenburg condo fire proves residential sprinklers save lives

2012-01-13T09:08:00.001-05:00

Fire officials say Lunenburg condo fire proves residential sprinklers save lives

Boston.com - ‎Jan 9, 2012‎

"It is absolutely amazing that the Christmas tree was never involved in this fire and that everyone got out safely," Glenny said in the statement.

Sprinkler Save:Fire at UA sorority displaces 56 residents

2012-01-13T09:07:00.002-05:00

Fire at UA sorority displaces 56 residents

TriValley Central - ‎3 hours ago‎

The fire was reported about 4:30 pm Wednesday at the Alpha Phi Sorority House on the Tucson campus. The Arizona Daily Star says the building's fire alarm sounded after the sprinkler activated in one of the rooms. The sprinkler extinguished the fire and ...

Sprinkler Save:Sprinkler systems prevent tragedy in Pearland, apartments and strip center ...

2012-01-13T09:07:00.001-05:00

Sprinkler systems prevent tragedy in Pearland, apartments and strip center ...

Your Houston News - ‎19 hours ago‎

Google News: Sprinkler Save:NorthWest fire called to Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain

2012-01-05T08:08:00.003-05:00

NorthWest fire called to Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain

Explorer News - ‎23 hours ago‎

Crews arrived within eight minutes and found an active fire in the dryer area of the resort. A fire sprinkler system was activated and had the majority of the flames under control when hose lines were stretched into the building.

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Google News: Sprinkler Save:Plastic hangers cause fire at warehouse in Hasbrouck Heights

2012-01-05T08:08:00.001-05:00

Plastic hangers cause fire at warehouse in Hasbrouck Heights

NorthJersey.com - ‎6 hours ago‎

Todd said the inside was full of smoke and firefighters had to find their way inside the building to locate the fire and remedy it.

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Google News: Investigation Finds Cause of Deadly Three-Alarm Fire Was Electrical

2012-01-05T08:07:00.001-05:00

Investigation Finds Cause of Deadly Three-Alarm Fire Was Electrical

Patch.com - ‎1 hour ago‎

Officials said the six-family building was not in violation of any fire or building codes -- it was equipped with a properly working fire alarm system, smoke alarms, heat detectors and carbon monoxide alarms -- but there was no sprinkler system ...

Electrical problem blamed for blaze The Salem News

Peabody firefighter James M. Rice died fighting an electrical fire, fire ... Boston.com

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Google News: Firefighters back tighter sprinkler code

2012-01-05T08:05:00.007-05:00

Firefighters back tighter sprinkler code

GazetteNET - ‎Jan 3, 2012‎

Winn said costs for fire sprinkler systems will vary depending on whether the home is one story or multiple stories, and on the square footage of the home.

Sprinklers Save Eldersburg Townhouse From Basement Fire Patch.com

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Google News: A Cold Lesson in Fire Safety

2012-01-05T08:05:00.005-05:00

A Cold Lesson in Fire Safety

New York Times - ‎12 hours ago‎

A more expensive safeguard - one growing in popularity - is a residential fire sprinkler system. "Residential sprinklers, we know, are the next evolution," Mr.

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Google News: Building Setbacks, No Fire Sprinklers Approved for Cimarron Plan

2012-01-05T08:05:00.003-05:00

Building Setbacks, No Fire Sprinklers Approved for Cimarron Plan

Patch.com - ‎1 hour ago‎

The 10-foot setbacks without a sprinkler system are in compliance with Pennsylvania's statewide building code, however Moon's fire marshal and building inspector recommend that a waiver request still be granted for such constructions in the township.

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Google News: Home Fire Sprinkler Question Sparks Debate

2012-01-05T08:05:00.001-05:00

Home Fire Sprinkler Question Sparks Debate

abc40 - ‎14 hours ago‎

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Google News: Eureka Fire Department to get new sprinkler system, fire alarms

2012-01-05T08:04:00.001-05:00

Eureka Fire Department to get new sprinkler system, fire alarms

Times-Standard - ‎2 hours ago‎

North Coast Congressman Mike Thompson, D-St. Helena, announced Wednesday that he has secured more than $181000 in federal grants for the Eureka Fire Department's new fire sprinkler and alarm systems. According to a press release from Thompson's office, ...

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Google News: Sprinkler Save:Three-alarm high-rise fire in San Mateo

2012-01-04T08:31:00.001-05:00

Three-alarm high-rise fire in San Mateo

San Mateo Daily Journal - ‎Jan 3, 2012‎

A computer or fax machine caught fire in a property management office on the 11th floor, Belville said, and activated two sprinkler heads. The building is 14 stories tall and some rooms on the upper floors were filled with smoke.

Three-Alarm Fire Extinguished in San Mateo Patch.com

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Google News: Sprinkler Save:Northampton MP back in business after burglary and fire

2012-01-04T08:30:00.003-05:00

Northampton MP back in business after burglary and fire

Northampton Chronicle & Echo - ‎3 hours ago‎

Burglars stole a TV and laptop computer and set fire to desks, activating the office sprinkler system, which caused widespread damage.

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Google News: Sprinkler Save:Sprinklers Put Out Fire At Central Nyack Beauty Supply Store

2012-01-04T08:30:00.001-05:00

Sprinklers Put Out Fire At Central Nyack Beauty Supply Store

Patch.com - ‎Jan 2, 2012‎

Central Nyack volunteer firefighters were called to an early-morning fire at a Route 59 beauty supply store, where a sprinkler system activated to put out the flames. No one was injured in the fire at Beauty Supply, located adjacent to the Dapper Dog ...

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Google News: Sprinkler Save:Fire at Target Investigated

2012-01-04T08:29:00.001-05:00

Fire at Target Investigated

PotomacLocal.com - ‎18 hours ago‎

The preliminary damage estimate from the fire is $15000.00. Smoke damage is currently being assessed and will likely cause this loss estimate to increase exponentially.

Fire at Target Closes Store Patch.com

Fire forces evacuation at Prince William Parkway Target Inside NoVA

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Google News: Sprinkler Save:Police: Teen used lighter to start Dollar Tree fire

2012-01-04T08:28:00.003-05:00

Police: Teen used lighter to start Dollar Tree fire

Gaston Gazette - ‎14 hours ago‎

Firefighters who responded were assisted in containing the fire by the business' sprinkler system. But at their peak, the flames were extending some 15 feet high, and the inside of the store was filled with heavy smoke, Glover said.

Teen charged in fire at Gastonia Dollar Tree WSOC Charlotte

Teen Faces Arson Charge After Dollar Tree Fire FOX Charlotte

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Google News: Sprinkler Save:Blaze doused at Rockland County-owned recycling facility

2012-01-04T08:28:00.001-05:00

Blaze doused at Rockland County-owned recycling facility

The Journal News | LoHud.com - ‎5 hours ago‎

Hillburn Fire Chief Larry Winter said officials were notified of the fire about 9:30 pm when the steel building's sprinkler system activated. The building on Torne Valley Road is owned by Rockland County, but operated by Weminuche Recycling Co., ...

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Google News: Firefighters back tighter sprinkler code

2012-01-04T08:27:00.001-05:00

Firefighters back tighter sprinkler code

GazetteNET - ‎7 hours ago‎

Winn said costs for fire sprinkler systems will vary depending on whether the home is one story or multiple stories, and on the square footage of the home.

Sprinklers Save Eldersburg Townhouse From Basement Fire Patch.com

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Google News: Sprinkler Save:Lincoln fire has lessons for others

2011-12-31T09:00:00.003-05:00

Lincoln fire has lessons for others

Lincoln Journal Star - ‎Dec 26, 2011‎

At the least, he said, every floor of a home and every bedroom should have a working fire detector, but the best protection is a home sprinkler system.

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Google News: Sprinkler Save:Fire at Pine Hills apartments displaces 8

2011-12-31T09:00:00.001-05:00

Fire at Pine Hills apartments displaces 8

Central Florida News 13 - ‎2 hours ago‎

It was quickly put out by crews, with the help of the apartment's sprinkler system. Firefighters say a man hurt his arm when he busted out a window.

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Google News: Sprinkler Save:Toaster oven sparks high-rise fire

2011-12-31T08:59:00.005-05:00

Toaster oven sparks high-rise fire

San Mateo Daily Journal - ‎Dec 29, 2011‎

Fire crews descended on a high-rise apartment building near downtown San Mateo yesterday morning after a toaster oven caught fire in an eighth-floor kitchen, quickly spreading to the cabinets. The building's sprinkler system was activated and contained ...

Fire damages five units at San Mateo retirement community San Jose Mercury News

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Google News: Sprinkler Save:Fire Breaks out at Chinese Restaurant

2011-12-31T08:59:00.003-05:00

Fire Breaks out at Chinese Restaurant

KTXL - ‎21 hours ago‎

Fire broke out at Chang's Chinese Restaurant in North Sacramento Friday morning, but the worst damage is from water. Flames in the kitchen set off the restaurant's sprinkler system around 5:30 am The fire did not spread, but there is some water damage ...

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Google News: Sprinkler Save:Fire Rips Columbia Recycler; Workers Evacuated Without Injury

2011-12-31T08:59:00.001-05:00

Fire Rips Columbia Recycler; Workers Evacuated Without Injury

Waste Management World - ‎2 hours ago‎

"It was a deep-seated fire," Kemmerly said. "The heat and fire got in bales and smoldered there." A sprinkler system kept the fire in check until firefighters arrived, he said. After smoke cleared, firefighters dragged bales of paper outside the ...

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Google News: Letters: Fire sprinkler safety

2011-12-31T08:58:00.003-05:00

Letters: Fire sprinkler safety

NJ.com - ‎Dec 23, 2011‎

By The Messenger-Gazette The state Assembly has the opportunity to make a significant step towards protecting residents from the dangers of fire when it votes on bill A3278, which would require fire sprinkler systems in new one- and two-family homes.

Fire service launches sprinkler e-petition Crawley Observer

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Google News: Sprinkler Save:Sprinklers help prevent major fire at Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain

2011-12-31T08:58:00.001-05:00

Sprinklers help prevent major fire at Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain

Explorer News - ‎17 hours ago‎

Crews arrived within 8 minutes and found an active fire in the dryer area of the resort. A fire sprinkler system was activated and had the majority of the flames under control when hose lines were stretched into the building.

Dryer malfunction causes explosion, fire at Ritz-Carlton Dove Mountain KVOA Tucson News

Fire caused by a mechanical failure in a clothes drier at a Marana resort was ... The Republic

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Google News: Sprinkler Save:Small Fire At Alden Estates Contained Without Injuries or Evacuation

2011-12-30T08:20:00.001-05:00

Small Fire At Alden Estates Contained Without Injuries or Evacuation

Patch.com - ‎Dec 27, 2011‎

No one was injured when a fire started in the laundry room of an Orland Park health care and senior living facility Tuesday night.

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Google News: Old mill won't be rising again

2011-12-30T08:19:00.005-05:00

Old mill won't be rising again

Minneapolis Star Tribune - ‎Dec 28, 2011‎

Because it is listed on the National Register, the mill was required only to have a fire-protection plan, not necessarily a water sprinkler system, according to a spokesperson in the fire marshal's office.

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Google News: Washington fire officials called to same duplex fire twice

2011-12-30T08:19:00.003-05:00

Washington fire officials called to same duplex fire twice

WNCT - ‎Dec 28, 2011‎

Rose says new building codes are allowing for more sprinkler systems in multi-family residences, but older homes like the Washington duplex don't fall under those new guidelines.

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Google News: Lincoln fire has lessons for others

2011-12-30T08:19:00.001-05:00

Lincoln fire has lessons for others

Lincoln Journal Star - ‎Dec 26, 2011‎

At the least, he said, every floor of a home and every bedroom should have a working fire detector, but the best protection is a home sprinkler system.

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Google News: Sprinkler Save:3-alarm fire hits Columbia recycling business

2011-12-30T08:18:00.003-05:00

3-alarm fire hits Columbia recycling business

Lancaster Newspapers - ‎22 hours ago‎

"We don't expect property and equipment damage to be severe." Kemmerly credited a sprinkler system in the building for that.

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Google News: Sprinkler Save:Christmas Eve blaze at Mountain Manor

2011-12-30T08:18:00.001-05:00

Christmas Eve blaze at Mountain Manor

Flathead Publishing Group - ‎Dec 28, 2011‎

Her lit cigarette caught the apartment on fire. Whitefish Fire Department crews responded to the Mountain View Manor at 7:38 pm, Captain Justin Woods reported.

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Google News: Sprinkler Save:Toaster oven sparks high-rise fire

2011-12-30T08:17:00.001-05:00

Toaster oven sparks high-rise fire

San Mateo Daily Journal - ‎Dec 29, 2011‎

Fire damages five units at San Mateo retirement community San Jose Mercury News

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New Jersey Sprinkler Bill is up for Consideration

2011-12-27T13:10:00.000-05:00

New Jersey Sprinkler Bill is up for Consideration

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Google News: Alarms alert after house fire death

2011-12-27T08:13:00.001-05:00

Alarms alert after house fire death

The Independent - ‎21 hours ago‎

"Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service is currently backing a campaign to ensure that all new homes are fitted with a sprinkler system in addition to smoke alarms. "Whilst a working smoke alarm gives essential early warning of a fire, having a sprinkler ...

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Google News: Sprinkler Save:Firefighters swiftly douse dishwasher fire at Reno casino

2011-12-27T08:12:00.005-05:00

Firefighters swiftly douse dishwasher fire at Reno casino

The Republic - ‎19 hours ago‎

Authorities say the fire was reported around 6:30 am Monday at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, and it was out about 45 minutes later.

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Google News: Sprinkler Save:Sprinklers, fire crews quell Walnut Creek office building blaze

2011-12-27T08:12:00.003-05:00

Sprinklers, fire crews quell Walnut Creek office building blaze

San Jose Mercury News - ‎Dec 17, 2011‎

The blaze damaged the contents of three office cubicles on the building's first floor, and caused about $50000 in damage, according to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. Thanks to the building's automatic sprinkler system and a fire ...

Nighttime Fire Damages Commercial Building Patch.com

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Google News: Sprinkler Save:Garage fire sends one to hospital, damages home

2011-12-27T08:12:00.001-05:00

Garage fire sends one to hospital, damages home

abc7news.com - ‎17 hours ago‎

The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Parts of the home sustained moderate to heavy smoke damage, and there was water damage to the kitchen from the house's sprinkler system. The home is uninhabitable, and the residents are staying with ...

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Google News: Bel-Red Office Building Collapses During Fire

2011-12-27T08:11:00.005-05:00

Bel-Red Office Building Collapses During Fire

Patch.com - ‎16 hours ago‎

The building had no fire alarm and no sprinkler system, which was allowed under the city codes at the time the structure was built, Donlin said.

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Google News: Sprinkler Save:Sprinkler Douses NW Bend Office Building Fire

2011-12-27T08:11:00.003-05:00

Sprinkler Douses NW Bend Office Building Fire

KTVZ - ‎Dec 23, 2011‎

An automatic fire sprinkler system saved a northwest Bend office building from major damage Thursday morning, fire officials said.

Fire breaks out at Bend business Bend Bulletin

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Google News: Sprinkler Save:Flames, water damage Bloomingdale High library

2011-12-27T08:11:00.001-05:00

Flames, water damage Bloomingdale High library

MyFox Tampa Bay - ‎Dec 26, 2011‎

A fire started inside the media center around 9 am on Christmas morning . The sprinkler system put the fire out quickly, but those sprinklers left a soggy mess. For at least two hours after the fire was out, the sprinklers were still going.

Electrical fire damages school Tbo.com

Small fire at Bloomingdale High causes smoke, water damage WTSP 10 News

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Google News: Letters: Fire sprinkler safety

2011-12-27T08:10:00.005-05:00

Letters: Fire sprinkler safety

NJ.com - ‎Dec 23, 2011‎

Fire service launches sprinkler e-petition Crawley Observer

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Google News: Lincoln fire has lessons for others

2011-12-27T08:10:00.003-05:00

Lincoln fire has lessons for others

Lincoln Journal Star - ‎11 hours ago‎

At the least, he said, every floor of a home and every bedroom should have a working fire detector, but the best protection is a home sprinkler system.

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Google News: Sprinkler Save:Fire sprinklers save Chapel Hill family's Christmas

2011-12-27T08:10:00.001-05:00

Fire sprinklers save Chapel Hill family's Christmas

WRAL.com - ‎Dec 25, 2011‎

Chapel Hill, NC - Chapel Hill firefighters credited a sprinkler system with saving a family and their Christmas celebration from a dryer fire Saturday evening. A woman called 911 around 6:45 pm to report that her clothes dryer was on fire in her ...

Fire at UNC family student housing complex leads to evacuation News & Observer

Chapel Hill credits sprinkler for dousing fire NBC17.com

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Google News: Sprinkler Save:One injured in Lake Zurich apartment fire

2011-12-23T07:57:00.003-05:00

One injured in Lake Zurich apartment fire

Chicago Daily Herald - ‎Dec 21, 2011‎

When they arrived at the scene, fire crews heard a smoke detector sounding and forced entry into the unit and discovered the fire in the bedroom. The fire was contained by two sprinkler heads that drowned out the blaze, but heavy smoke was present, ...

Man Rescued During Apartment Fire Patch.com

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Google News: Sprinkler Save:Basement Fire Ignites in Franklin Block Building

2011-12-23T07:57:00.001-05:00

Basement Fire Ignites in Franklin Block Building

Patch.com - ‎Dec 21, 2011‎

The fire went up one of the walls of the building and melted plastic wiring before a nearby sprinkler was activated, the newspaper reported.

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Google News: 5-alarm fire rages in Elizabeth warehouse

2011-12-23T07:56:00.003-05:00

5-alarm fire rages in Elizabeth warehouse

NJ.com - ‎Dec 21, 2011‎

Donna Gianella/The Star-LedgerA 5-alarm fire in an Elizabeth warehouse continued to burn as of this (Thurs.) morning. Additionally, the warehouse's sprinkler system was doing little to control the fire, and combined with the other challenges, ...

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Google News: Orono Middle School Evacuated After Sprinklers Activate; All OK

2011-12-23T07:56:00.001-05:00

Orono Middle School Evacuated After Sprinklers Activate; All OK

Patch.com - ‎18 hours ago‎

The Orono Police Department and Long Lake Fire Department responded to the scene and are investigating what caused the sprinklers to activate. "Staff and first responders did an amazing job today in keeping our students safe and protecting our property ...

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Google News: Sprinkler Save:Courthouse expected to be dry by Tuesday

2011-12-23T07:55:00.005-05:00

Courthouse expected to be dry by Tuesday

Daily Inter Lake - ‎9 hours ago‎

An assessment of the costs to repair water-damaged areas in the Flathead County Courthouse continues following Tuesday morning's heating system malfunction that set off a fire sprinkler. Engineers met Thursday to review data about what allowed the ...

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Google News: Sprinkler Save:Sprinklers, fire crews quell Walnut Creek office building blaze

2011-12-23T07:55:00.003-05:00

Sprinklers, fire crews quell Walnut Creek office building blaze

San Jose Mercury News - ‎Dec 17, 2011‎

Nighttime Fire Damages Commercial Building Patch.com

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Google News: Sprinkler Save:Sprinkler Douses NW Bend Office Building Fire

2011-12-23T07:55:00.001-05:00

Sprinkler Douses NW Bend Office Building Fire

KTVZ - ‎4 hours ago‎

An automatic fire sprinkler system saved a northwest Bend office building from major damage Thursday morning, fire officials said.

Fire breaks out at Bend business Bend Bulletin

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Sprinkler Save:Sprinklers, fire crews quell Walnut Creek office building blaze

2011-12-21T09:12:00.001-05:00

Sprinklers, fire crews quell Walnut Creek office building blaze

Bay City News Service

Posted: 12/17/2011 08:59:58 AM PST

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WALNUT CREEK - Sprinklers helped firefighters control a blaze in a Wells Fargo administrative office in Walnut Creek early this morning, a fire marshal said today.

Fire crews arrived at the two-story office building in the 1200 block of Montego Way around 1 a.m. and found that the building's fire alarm was activated and smoke was spreading through both floors, Fire Marshal Lewis Broschard said.

The blaze damaged the contents of three office cubicles on the building's first floor, and caused about $50,000 in damage, according to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.

Thanks to the building's automatic sprinkler system and a fire engine hose, the flames were quickly contained.

Sprinkler Save:Little damage in early-morning TPC fire

2011-12-21T09:10:00.001-05:00

Little damage in early-morning TPC fire

Posted: December 16, 2011 - 9:13am

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No one was injured and very little damage done in an early-morning fire at the TPC Clubhouse in Ponte Vedra Beach, thanks to the automatic sprinkler system.

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Sprinklers flood hotel; no fire found

WJXT Jacksonville - ‎Feb 4, 2012‎

Flagler County officials said several guests at the Holiday Inn in Palm Coast were evacuated after fire sprinklersflooded the first and second floors of the hotel.