Fire reported in a hotel room on the 7th floor at Double Tree Hotel on Horizon Drive. Sprinklers in the room have activated and the fire is currently contained. Fire crews are utilizing their high-rise equipment. Crews have made access to the room and extinguished the fire, requesting sprinkler shutoff. Crews will now be checking surrounding rooms for any fire extension and general safety. A faulty refrigerator was likely the cause of the fire.
From the Grand Junction Fire Department:
Grand Junction, CO –At 8:57 p.m., the Grand Junction Fire Department (GJFD) responded to reports of a fire on the seventh floor of the DoubleTree Hotel. Upon arrival, firefighters observed guests evacuating the building and quickly proceeded to the affected floor via the stairwell. Crews encountered heavy smoke on the seventh floor and immediately located the room of origin.
Upon investigation, firefighters confirmed that the building’s sprinkler system had successfully extinguished the fire before it could spread. Crews conducted a thorough assessment to ensure no fire had extended to adjacent rooms and used ventilation fans to clear smoke from the building.
Once the scene was deemed safe, GJFD released the building back to hotel personnel. No injuries were reported. The origin and cause are under investigation.
This incident is a clear example of how fire sprinkler systems save lives and protect property. Automatic fire suppression systems are one of the most effective tools in preventing small fires from becoming deadly tragedies.
