- Author
- Isner, M. S.
- Title
- Nursing Home Fire, Sprinkler Success, Ashland, Kentucky, June 2, 1993. Summary. Fire Investigation Report.
- Coporate
- National Fire Protection Association, Quincy, MA
- Report
- Fire Investigation Report, 1993, 4 p.
- Keywords
- nursing homes | sprinklers | health care facilities | occupants
- Abstract
- On the morning of Wednesday, June 2, 1993, an accidental fire occurred at the Elmwood Village Convalescent Home in Ashland, Kentucky, injuring approximately 19 residents and staff. A staff member discovered the fire and rescued the two occupants of the room of fire origin. One of two sprinklers in the room of origin controlled the flames until fire fighters arrived and extinguished them. The fire resulted in the evacuation and/or relocation of most occupants in the facility, heavily damaged the room of fire origin, and generated smoke that spread to several areas in the facility. The combined impact of staff actions, sprinkler operation, and fire department intervention prevented resident deaths and reduced the extent of property damage to the nursing home.