Originally published in Fire Rescue 1 “Food on the stove” is a phrase used in firehouses across the country to signal one of the most common fire alarms. It’s a call type that many firefighters have responded to and many homeowners have experienced – and at very high cost. It’s safe to say that many...
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Crews Knock Down Kitchen Fire In South Minneapolis Apartment Unit
MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) — Fire crews in Minneapolis knocked down a kitchen fire Friday afternoon in an apartment on the city’s south side. The Minneapolis Fire Department says crews responded around 4 p.m. to a fire in a two-story apartment building on the 5400 block of 34th Avenue South, in the city’s Wenonah neighborhood. First-responders found smoke...
Fergus Falls apartment building suffers $80k in damage after kitchen fire
FERGUS FALLS, Minn. (Valley News Live) – A kitchen fire inside a Fergus Falls apartment caused more than $80k in damages. Firefighters say it happened just before 3 AM Thursday at 623 West Fir Avenue. Tenants were evacuated from the 3-story, 36-unit building. Everyone was able to get out safely. Crews say damage was expensive...
It Only Takes 30 Seconds For A Small Flame To Turn Into A Major Problem. Firebot Can help
No one ever wants to imagine or experience a house fire, but the truth is that it only takes 30 seconds for a small flame to turn into a major problem. Unfortunately, fires can happen in the blink of an eye and cause major damage to your home, belongings, and even your health. However, with...
Watch As This Kitchen Fire Spreads
Kitchen fires can be dangerous and difficult to control if not handled properly. In the event that you experience a kitchen fire, implementing the proper procedures and using the proper tools is essential for successfully putting out the fire. One tool that can be used to combat kitchen fires is the Firebot. Firebot is a...
Pot on stove sparks apartment fire after oil spill
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) – A pot on the stove was the cause of an apartment fire on Sunday, Dec. 4, according to a spokesman with the Baton Rouge Fire Department. Firefighters said the blaze broke out on Greenwell Street, off Airline Highway, just a little after 2 p.m. and was under control by 2:25...
The Problem With Sprinkler Systems for the Home
As a homeowner, you want to take every possible precaution against a fire in the house. You have smoke detectors in the appropriate spots, surge protectors for your appliances and electronics, and a fire extinguisher on each floor of your home. However, what type of fire suppression system do you have in your kitchen? Sprinkler...
Cooking fire leaves $50,000 in damages at Bend apartment building
A Bend apartment building sustained $50,000 in damages after a cooking fire on Saturday evening. The Bend Fire Department received reports about a fire at the Legacy Landings Apartment building on Tucson Way, a building that contains 60 apartments on the upper three floors and a Mosaic Medical Clinic on the ground floor. Upon arrival,...
Stove catches fire in Awendaw-area home Sunday
MOUNT PLEASANT, S.C. (WCBD) – Awendaw-McClellanville Fire District (AMFD) responded to a structure fire in Mount Pleasant Sunday afternoon. According to the AMFD, crews were dispatched to a home on Six Mile Road in Mount Pleasant just before 5 p.m. Sunday. AMFD said that the fire began at the stove and caused damage to the kitchen area. Firefighters...
How FireBot Can Save You 5-15% On Your Home Insurance
Any homeowner will tell you that being able to save money on home insurance costs is one of the most important things to look out for, especially as insurance costs rise. Did you know that owning and installing a fire suppression system like FireBot can actually reduce your home insurance by anywhere from 5 to...