Historic Downtown Los Angeles Fire is Dramatic Reminder of the Need for Effective Fire Control Systems

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- In a new development concerning the colossal December 8^th fire that ravaged parts of downtown Los Angeles, officials have concluded that the blaze was an act of arson.  Police are currently seeking two persons of interest who they believe may be connected or have information about the incident. Though fires that are started by humans clearly can't be prevented by even the most sophisticated fire control systems, those same systems can prevent a fire from becoming a major, devastating event, minimizing the potential for injuries and loss of property. Companies like Fire Protection Group, Inc. are dedicated to providing these kinds of high quality control systems to structures of any type while helping ensure that buildings are fully up to code and as fire-safe as possible.

The December 8^th fire caused millions of dollars of damage, shut down two major freeways, and covered over 1.3 million square feet of space.  According to Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson David Ortiz, the conditions constituted the "Perfect Storm, if you will, for fire spread." Despite the fact that the fire occurred across the street from a fire station, it took 250 firefighters from across Los Angeles to bring the blaze under control. One of the most significant contributing factors toward the sheer magnitude of the fire was its location. It took place at a large apartment complex that was under construction. The complex lacked dividing firewalls between its components. "We had five stories of a wood frame without any type of fire protection," says Ortiz.

Ortiz calls the fire historic. Without fire control systems it was able to grow into what firefighters call a "career fire" which also damaged nearby buildings. Fortunately, due to the rapid response of the LAFD and fire control systems within these buildings, residual damage was kept to a minimum. The overall event, which resulted in no reported injuries, serves as a reminder of the importance of effective fire control systems like those offered, designed, and installed by George Saadian and his team at Fire Protection Group, Inc.

George Saadian, general manager and lead engineer, has over 29 years of experience at the top of his field in designing and implementing fire control systems for virtually every style of building. Through his many years of expertise, he's helped revise fire codes that have been adopted by NFPA standards. As the former chairman of the American Fire Sprinkler Association and one of the most respected figures in his field, Mr. Saadian is more than familiar with how best to protect a building. The crack fire safety and protection team  at Fire Protection Group can design fire control systems for a structure from the ground up, install that system, then inspect the building to ensure it will pass every code and requirement. For more information on the outstanding and essential services provided by Fire Protection Group, visit their website at www.firesprinkler.com or call 888-251-3488 to talk to their experienced team today.

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SOURCE Fire Protection Group, Inc.

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