Sprinklers Save Apartments But Cause Damage | Virginia Beach News

A fire broke out at Starling Village Apartments, injuring a 59-year-old resident—but thanks to the building’s sprinklers, flames were quickly contained. While the system saved lives, it flooded seven nearby units, forcing residents to relocate. Authorities confirmed the blaze was accidental, and crews wrapped up the response in just 15 minutes. Though the water damage is a hassle, the sprinklers proved vital—keeping the situation from spiraling out of control. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e06ac3fd6066825f