The other one happened in a home without sprinklers, resulting in a total loss of the property and a very narrow escape for its occupants. One fire was effectively controlled by a single sprinkler, causing minimal damage. Two fires suffered by fire protection industry veterans illustrate the value of residential fire sprinkler systems in very different ways.
Though fire sprinklers are not required in residential garages and some other spaces by NFPA 13D, some local jurisdictions do mandate extra coverage
