NU Online News Service, April 13, 1:12 p.m. EST

Besides preventing the risk of spreading flames, automatic sprinkler systems have an environmental benefit, according to research by an insurer and a charity group, which set a few fires to discover this.

Johnston, R.I.-based property insurer FM Global said a study done with the nonprofit Home Fire Sprinkler Coalition found that greenhouse gases released by burning buildings can be reduced by 98 percent when automatic fire sprinklers are installed.

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