Fire suppression system
Coverage of Fire suppression system in the Nexus archive.
- FAAN says smoke, not fire, caused emergency at Lagos airport
FAAN clarified that smoke from the terminal’s fire suppression system, not an actual fire, caused the emergency at Lagos airport. The initial report had mentioned a fire, but preliminary findings attributed the incident to the suppression system.
- Fire official: Vandalism possible cause of flood that displaced residents
A fire suppression system issue caused flooding in a Suffolk, Va. building, displacing residents. A family, including Lesette Bowers and her nine-month-old son, sought refuge in a parking lot. Fire officials suspect vandalism as a possible cause.
- Ford City Mall Closes Ahead Of City-Ordered Deadline: Report
Ford City Mall in Chicago closed ahead of a city-ordered deadline due to a defective fire suppression system deemed an imminent health and safety risk. A Cook County judge approved the closure after city officials cited hazardous conditions, including flooding, poor wiring, and potential sinkhole risks. Kurv Industrial has proposed replacing the mall with an industrial campus.
- Ford City Mall closing Monday after city of Chicago files emergency motion over safety concerns
A judge ordered Ford City Mall to close by June 22 after the City of Chicago filed an emergency motion over fire suppression system safety concerns.