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Once burned apartment saved because it was rebuilt with fire sprinklers

from KSDK-TV Aug. 12

Once burned apartment saved because it was rebuilt with fire sprinklers KSDK-TV Aug. 12 A devastating fire that happened eight years ago likely helped save a new building in the same spot. The St. Louis Fire Department responded to a call for help at an apartment building where there was a report of a fire in the attic. While the fire ended up causing some damage in the attic and water damage to the top couple floors, Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson said things could have been worse. Eight years ago, a building in the same spot caught fire and burned beyond help. The apartment building was rebuilt almost exactly the same with one exception – sprinklers were added in the attic. READ MORE

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