MERIDIAN, Idaho — A fire at a Meridian apartment complex was swiftly contained early Wednesday morning, thanks to the building’s automatic fire sprinkler system. The Meridian Fire Department responded to a fire sprinkler waterflow alarm at approximately 12:18 a.m. on July 23, 2025.
Upon arrival, firefighters discovered that the sprinkler system had activated, containing a small fire in an area within the affected unit. An investigation found that the cause of the fire was malfunction or overcharging of a wireless charging bank, and it has been ruled accidental.
The quick response of the sprinkler system limited damage to items in the immediate vicinity and prevented the fire from spreading to other parts of the building. The Meridian Fire Department emphasized the importance of sprinkler systems in early fire suppression, noting that they are one of the most effective methods in multi-unit dwellings…