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Published on November 14, 2023
Mountain View Blaze Extinguished by Sprinklers, $100K in Damages and the Importance of Fire Safety MeasuresSource: Google Street View

Yesterday morning, the City of Mountain View Fire Department received an emergency call from 2522 Leghorn St. A fire engulfed a single-story commercial building at this location.

Upon arrival, firefighters found that the facility's sprinkler system had already begun fighting the flames per the City of Mountain View news report.

Mountain View and Palo Alto Fire Department units controlled the fire efficiently. They confirmed the fire's extinction using thermal imaging cameras and ensured safety by cutting open the building's walls and roof. The fire originated from the rear, it appears, where no ignition sources exist.

An investigation continues into the cause of the fire, which migrated from exterior to interior, causing an estimated $100,000 in damage.