sprinkler system
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Instead of containing the flames, the building's sprinkler system activates everywhere, flooding the entire house and causing widespread damage.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026
It started appearing in my parents’ pantry in Costco two-packs, usually beside gigantic cases of bottled water, enough paper towels to absorb a malfunctioning sprinkler system and gallon-sized jugs of olive oil.
From Salon ● Sep. 20, 2026
In retrospect, he says he wishes he had a generator that he could have used to power a sprinkler system around the property after the electricity went out.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
A relief valve was activated and an overhead sprinkler system was activated to cool down the chemical, said interim Orange County Fire Authority Chief TJ McGovern.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 22, 2026
The sprinkler system kicked in overhead, providing only limited relief, soaking the both of them but doing little to disperse the smoke.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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