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Space Heater Causes VA Self-Storage Fire

A fire at a self-storage facility in Portsmouth, Va., Dec. 22 was caused by a space heater left too close to stored belongings, fire officials determined. ...More
December 28, 2010
Posted in News
Fire Crews Battle Three-Alarm Fire at Baltimore Self-Storage Facility

A three-alarm fire at a Baltimore U-Store Storage Sunday destroyed several units, but was contained before spreading to other buildings. ...More
December 13, 2010
Posted in News
Dozens of Firefighters Battle Combustion Fire Behind N.Y. Self-Storage Facility

A huge combustion fire at North Fork Self Storage in Cutchogue, N.Y., Monday took several hours and dozens of firefighters to put out the blaze. ...More
December 7, 2010
Posted in News, Management
Man Dies in Fire While Sleeping Inside Dallas Self-Storage Unit

A man sleeping inside a van inside a unit at a Dallas self-storage facility died Monday after a fire ignited. ...More
December 7, 2010
Posted in News, Management
Creating a Disaster-Protection Plan for Self-Storage: Before, During and After

Self-storage operators should take a simple approach to disaster planning, building a plan that doesn’t interfere with day-to-day operation. ...More
December 1, 2010 By Cary McGovern
Posted in Articles, Management
Board of Appeals Rules Proposed Self-Storage Development in Urbandale, Iowa, Must Have Sprinkler System

A Board of Appeals last week denied a request by a self-storage developer in Urbandale, Iowa, to amend the fire code. The developers asked for the amendment so they wouldn’t be required to install an automatic sprinkler system at the proposed site. ...More
November 29, 2010
Posted in News, Development
Self-Storage Fire Destroys U.K. Facility, Threatens Nearby Homes

A fire at a self-storage facility in Burscough, United Kingdom, took three days to extinguish, and left the facility in ruins. ...More
November 29, 2010
Posted in News
Fiery Crash at FL Self-Storage Facility Injures Driver

Several cars erupted into flames early Thursday morning after a driver crashed into the parking lot of a self-storage facility in Orlando, Fla. A trailer and a limo were on fire when firefighters arrived at the facility. The driver narrowly missed crashing into the facility ...More
November 22, 2010
Posted in News
Eight Units Damaged in Fire at Securcare Self Storage in Colorado

A fire Friday at Securcare Self Storage, 6338 Arapahoe Ave., in Boulder, Colo., damaged eight self-storage units. Additional units may also have water damage. ...More
November 15, 2010
Posted in News
One Fire Causes Damage to a Self-Storage Facility, Another Facility Spared

A fire last Thursday at Vern’s Self Storage in Laramie, Wyo., destroyed one building and all its contents. Another fire, this one at a vacant home in Indianapolis, threatened a nearby facility, but was contained before it spread. ...More
October 11, 2010
Posted in News

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