Scores of residents and building officials get a startling glimpse at today's home fires and power of home fire sprinklers

Made possible by a grant provided by NFPA's Fire Sprinkler Initiative, a fire sprinkler demonstration trailer has been making the rounds in Oregon and wowing its residents in the process. Both sections of the trailer mimic a setting inside your average home. There's bedding, a mattress, couch, drapes. One section is set aflame to mimic the way fire quickly impacts today's modern furnishings, while the other section showcases the speed in which sprinklers can avert fire's catastrophe. Watch a video featuring this trailer by visiting the Fire Sprinkler Initiative blog. Related articles Deadly blaze underscores Connecticut's home fire problem and...