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/
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