June 2020
COLUMBIA, IL (June 15, 2020) – A fire sprinkler controlled a fire at the Crown Linen Service located at 322 E. Industrial Drive in Columbia around 8:25 p.m. on Monday, June 15.
The Columbia Fire Department responded to a call of black smoke showing from the large facility. According to Columbia Assistant Fire Chief Jim Broshears, a large bag of laundry caught fire inside the business, possibly due to spontaneous combustion. The first crew in knocked it down and the fire sprinkler system helped.
Crown Linen provides linen services for the restaurant, hospitality, healthcare and sales industries. There was minimal damage and no injuries were reported.
Source: Republic-Times