Global Sprinkler Saves – February 2026
Last Month’s Impact
Last month alone, over 60 reported sprinkler saves demonstrated the life-safety value of automatic fire sprinkler systems in real-world fire events. Each incident reinforces a consistent truth: when sprinklers are present and properly maintained, fires are controlled early—protecting lives and property.
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| wdt_ID | Date: | City: | State: | Country: | Details of Sprinkler Save: | Occupancy: | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 01/02/2026 | Charleston | South Carolina | USA | Sprinkler system contains kitchen fire at apartment complex; No injuries reported | Residential | https://abcnews4.com/news/local/unattended-cooking-fire-in-west-ashley-contained-by-fire-sprinkler-overnight |
| 5 | 02/02/2026 | Fort Worth | Texas | USA | Fire at senior living complex contained by sprinkler system | Institutional | https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/fort-worth-senior-complex-fire-displaces-dozens-hospitalized/ |
| 8 | 02/02/2026 | Orleans | Vermont | USA | Quick action by fire sprinklers saves Ethan Allen plant from major fire | Manufacturing | https://www.newportvermontdailyexpress.com/quick-action-saves-ethan-allen-plant-from-major-fire/article_2b97dd6c-d1da-4aa8-95d7-023e2cbd7f50.html |
| 11 | 02/02/2026 | Gibson City | Illinois | USA | Apartment fire extinguished by sprinkler system | Residential | https://www.wcia.com/news/ford-county/multiple-agencies-respond-to-gibson-city-apartment-fire-20k-in-damages/ |
| 14 | 02/02/2026 | Pittsburg | Kansas | USA | Fire contained to room of origin at business due to sprinklers; no injuries | Business | https://www.pittks.org/news/fire-quickly-extinguished-no-injuries/ |
| 17 | 02/02/2026 | Clinton | Iowa | USA | Fire at manufacturing company held in check by sprinkler system; No injuries reported | Manufacturing | https://www.kwqc.com/2025/12/09/crews-battle-fire-manufacturing-company/ |
| 20 | 03/02/2026 | Hudson | New Hampshire | USA | Sprinkler system activated for classroom fire at school | Educational | https://www.unionleader.com/news/safety/fire-breaks-out-in-alvirne-high-school-classroom-in-hudson/article_3008ffdb-1b12-4ead-bc47-0abd86932c3f.html |
| 23 | 03/02/2026 | New York City | New York | USA | Compactor fire in high-rise immediately put out by sprinkler system; no injuries reported | Residential | https://www.tribecatrib.com/content/smoke-got-worse-and-worse-compactor-fire-tribeca-high-rise |
| 26 | 04/02/2026 | Croton | New York | USA | Fire sprinkler system contained maintenance building fire before it could spread | Business | https://dailyvoice.com/new-york/cortlandt/fire-breaks-out-at-hudson-national-golf-club-in-croton/ |
| 29 | 04/02/2026 | Port Royal | South Carolina | USA | Church fire sprinkler system was able to put out majority of the fire | Assembly | https://www.wsav.com/news/local-news/multiple-stations-responding-to-structure-fire-in-port-royal/ |
| 32 | 04/02/2026 | Milwaukee | Wisconsin | USA | Fire at assisted living center quickly contained by sprinkler system | Institutional | https://www.jsonline.com/story/news/crime/2025/12/12/fire-at-milwaukee-assisted-living-center-contained-quickly/87744682007/ |
| 35 | 05/02/2026 | Sault St. Marie | Michigan | USA | Fire sprinkler system contains kitchen fire in historic landmark building | Residential | https://www.sooleader.com/local-news/breaking-sault-fire-ems-respond-to-fire-at-the-mac-building-11834045 |
| 38 | 05/02/2026 | New York City | New York | USA | Small flame activates one fire sprinkler at celebrity hot spot; no damage, business as usual | Assembly | https://entertainmentnow.com/news/maison-close-manhattan-fire-evacuation/ |
| 41 | 05/02/2026 | Lawrenceburg | Tennessee | USA | Fire in hotel's pool mechanical room contained by sprinkler system; no injuries reported | Residential | https://radio7media.com/2025/12/15/fire-contained-by-sprinkler-system-at-best-western-plus/ |
| 44 | 05/02/2026 | Crystal Lake | Illinois | USA | Sprinkler system hold garage fire at residential complex in check; no injuries | Storage | https://www.lakemchenryscanner.com/2026/02/05/sprinklers-credited-with-preventing-additional-damage-during-residential-complex-fire-in-crystal-lake/ |
| 47 | 06/02/2026 | Dracut | Massachusetts | USA | Fire sprinkler system keeps seniors safe in apartment unit fire; no inujuries reported | Institutional | https://www.lowellsun.com/2026/02/05/two-alarm-fire-displaces-residents-at-dracut-senior-apartment-building/ |
| 50 | 06/02/2026 | Essex | Vermont | USA | Sprinkler system activates for fire at apartment complex; no injuries reported | Residential | https://sprinklersaves.com/essex-vt-sprinkler-system-activated-for-fire-at-apartment-complex-no-injuries-reported/ |
| 53 | 07/02/2026 | Austin | Texas | USA | Fire caused by charging e-bike knocked down by sprinkler system | Residential | https://cbsaustin.com/news/local/afd-tackles-third-fire-this-morning-as-charging-e-bike-sparks-blaze-in-e-austin-apartments |
| 56 | 07/02/2026 | Mt. Crawford | Virgina | USA | Fire contained to storeroom by sprinkler system at Buc-ees | Mercantile | https://www.whsv.com/2026/02/07/crews-respond-structure-fire-buc-eess-mount-crawford/ |
| 59 | 09/02/2026 | Plain field | Indiana | USA | Machinery fire at Amazon distribution center contained by fire sprinkler system | Storage | https://www.wthr.com/article/news/local/conveyor-belt-mechanical-system-catch-fire-amazon-distribution-center-plainfield/531-518678a6-1e61-4b88-bbbf-114f616cc64e |
| 62 | 09/02/2026 | Rockville | Maryland | USA | Wood Workers Club smoke activated sprinkler systemófire diasaster adverted | Assembly | https://x.com/mcfrsPIO/status/2020849799264698457 |
| 65 | 09/02/2026 | Franklin | Tennessee | USA | Fire in multi-story parking garage contained by sprinklers helped to protect apartment building next door | Storage | https://www.williamsonherald.com/news/franklin-firefighters-extinguish-fire-in-multi-story-parking-garage/article_9ffff22d-a0aa-4e4c-a470-507b3773b893.html |
| 68 | 09/02/2026 | San Jose | California | USA | Townhouse garage erupts in flames; fire spinklers save the day | Residential | https://hoodline.com/2026/02/san-jose-townhouse-garage-erupts-in-flames-as-sprinklers-save-the-day/ |
| 71 | 09/02/2026 | Goleta | California | USA | A single fire sprinkler contained the flames; fire fighters completed the job | Business | https://keyt.com/news/santa-barbara-s-county/2026/02/07/fire-crews-successfully-put-out-commercial-fire-on-cremona-drive-saturday-morning/ |
| 74 | 09/02/2026 | Bowling Green | Kentucky | USA | Fire sprinkler system contains Stadium Park Plaza fire | Assembly | https://www.wbko.com/2026/02/09/stadium-park-plaza-fire-under-investigation/ |
| 77 | 09/02/2026 | Fenton | Missouri | USA | Sprinkler system activated for fire at apartment complex; no injuries reported | Residential | https://www.myleaderpaper.com/news/police_fire/sugar-creek-apartment-fire-on-dec-18-displaces-two/article_623920de-e451-499d-8f00-bc443322b7e3.html |
| 80 | 10/02/2026 | Greely | Colorado | USA | Sprinklers stop apartment fire; firefighters able to focus on rescue, recovery | Residential | https://northfortynews.com/category/news/sprinklers-stop-greeley-apartment-fire/ |
| 83 | 10/02/2026 | Salem | Massachusetts | USA | Attic fire in hotel is helped to be put out by sprinkler system | Residential | https://whdh.com/news/fire-breaks-out-at-salem-hotel/ |
| 86 | 10/02/2026 | Fort Francis | Ontario | CAN | Late night arson fire at tire shop contained by fire sprinkler system | Mercantile | https://fftimes.com/news/fort-frances-fire-rescue-responds-to-fire-at-canadian-tire/ |
| 89 | 10/02/2026 | Batavia | Illinois | USA | Manufacturing facility fire held to containment by sprinklers until fire crews arrive | Manufacturing | https://www.shawlocal.com/kane-county-chronicle/2026/02/09/fire-at-batavia-manufacturing-plant-not-source-of-chemical-odor-noticed-in-suburbs/ |
| 92 | 10/02/2026 | Eugene | Oregon | USA | Fifth-floor apartment fire contained by sprinkler system | Residential | Fifth-floor fire at Soto Apartments contained by sprinklers, residents evacuated |
| 95 | 11/02/2026 | Holland | Michigan | USA | Two fires within hours of each otheróboth extinguished by building sprinkler systems | Institutional | https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/holland-house-fire/69-a76ec341-899f-41a7-bc8b-df802efd2de8 |
| 98 | 11/02/2026 | Jamestown | North Dakota | USA | Sprinkler system activated for fire at event center; no injuries reported | Assembly | https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/jamestown-fire-department-responds-sprinkler-045000928.html?guccounter=1 |
| 101 | 12/02/2026 | San Marino | California | USA | Sprinkler system activates for fourth-story apartment building fire | Residential | https://outlooknewspapers.com/sanmarinotribune/smfd-assists-with-apartment-fire/image_88d34886-85d7-4fe6-b2f2-6b1e5ed404a9.html |
| 104 | 12/02/2026 | St. Louis | Missouri | USA | Apartment fire partially extinguished by one sprinkler head; no injuries reported | Institutional | https://www.firstalert4.com/2026/02/12/crews-respond-fire-laundry-room-st-louis-county-retirement-home/ |
| 107 | 12/02/2026 | Boulder | Colorado | USA | Fire Sprinkler System contained arson fire in apartment complex | Residential | https://www.denver7.com/news/front-range/boulder/woman-arrested-on-arson-charge-after-allegedly-starting-fire-in-boulder-apartment-building |
| 110 | 12/02/2026 | Geneva | Illinois | USA | Fire sprinkler systems activates and contains garage fire before fire department arrives | Residential | https://patch.com/illinois/geneva/fire-starts-garage-geneva-townhouse-fd |
| 113 | 13/02/2026 | Portsmouth | Hampshire | ENG | Electric bike sparks blaze at apartment tower blockófire sprinklers get uppperhand | Residential | https://www.portsmouth.co.uk/news/people/fire-service-gives-arson-response-over-portsmouth-tower-block-fire-drama-5598031 |
| 116 | 13/02/2026 | Tucson | Arizona | USA | Sprinkler system activated for trash can fire at community college | Dormitory | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/trash-can-fire-triggers-sprinkler-system-at-pccs-downtown-campus?fbclid=IwY2xjawQEX75leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBicmlkETJ4WHB2YzcwNTh3bTdDR3dmc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmTbuEffoH6vgIQnrNZUGJi_lXpjRMQXYLpYom3LUeLkSdo |
| 119 | 13/02/2026 | Fresno | California | USA | Fire sprinkler contains commercial fire | Business | https://abc30.com/post/third-fire-weeks-draws-firefighters-back-central-fresno/18595846/ |
| 122 | 13/02/2026 | Merrimack | New Hampshire | USA | Building's fire sprinkler systems operates & extinguishes fire as designed | Residential | https://www.wmur.com/article/merrimack-fire-crews-respond-to-apartment-fire-friday/70359709 |
| 125 | 13/02/2026 | Clarksburg | Maryland | USA | Officials credit fire sprinkler system for limiting spread of fire at mall; no injuries reported | Mercantile | https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/no-injuries-reported-clarksburg-outlet-024436201.html |
| 128 | 14/02/2026 | Norman | Oklahoma | USA | Sprinkler system extinguishes machine fire during college basketball game | Assembly | https://people.com/popcorn-machine-catches-fire-during-oklahoma-georgia-game-11907667#msdynmkt_trackingcontext=0b7abeb7-e53d-47c8-a079-79135ff40000 |
| 131 | 14/02/2026 | Portland | Maine | USA | Dryer fire in apartment buildingósprinkler activates and subdues until fire deparment arrives | Residential | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/local/public-safety/portland-fire-department-all-hands-fire-state-street-maine/97-8fe0a8d6-cc0c-433d-bf17-5c44256b0e2f |
| 134 | 14/02/2026 | Elsinore | California | USA | Kitchen fire in dormitoryóheld in control by sprinkler system until fire fighters arrived | Residential | https://patch.com/california/lakeelsinore-wildomar/147-students-evacuated-20-displaced-dormitory-fire-uc-riverside |
| 137 | 15/02/2026 | Peoria | Illinois | USA | Grease fire at McDonalds contained by sprinkler system; Fire fighters finish the job | Assembly | https://www.25newsnow.com/2026/02/16/grease-fire-temporarily-closes-far-north-peoria-mcdonalds/?fbclid=IwY2xjawQAP8tleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEefkKr0RKvty9_fkano1-V38Ys52LXJMvDE6 |
| 140 | 16/02/2026 | Brattleboro | Vermont | USA | Sprinkler system extinguishes fire at apartment building | Residential | https://www.wcax.com/2025/12/28/apartments-evacuated-after-brattleboro-fire/ |
| 143 | 17/02/2026 | Victoriaville | Quebec | CAN | Industrial fire in storage room quickly brought under control with help of sprinkler system | Factory & Industrial | Fire quickly brought under control - La Nouvelle Union and L'Avenir de l'…rable |
| 146 | 17/02/2026 | Princetown | West Virginia | USA | 8th floor apartment fire contained by sprinkler system | Residential | https://www.wvnstv.com/news/west-virginia-news/mercer-county/one-person-injured-in-fire-at-princeton-towers-apartments/ |
| 149 | 18/02/2026 | South Salt Lake | Utah | USA | Fire at restaurant supply store quickly knoced down by sprinkler system | Assembly | https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/fire-prompts-evacuation-of-south-salt-lake-restaurant-supply-store/ar-AA1Jj0v1?cvid=504286D8E68B4EBEB01C6A99285E2502&ocid=U452DHP&apiversion=v2&domshim=1&noservercache=1&noservertelemetry=1&batchservertelemetry=1&renderwe |