July 2020
ROSELLE, IL (July 7, 2020) – A single fire sprinkler controlled an early morning fire, July 7, in a large multi-tenant commercial building, at 100 N Gary Ave, in Roselle.
According to Chief Mark Bozik, Roselle Fire Department, crews made entry to the pump room and noted fire pump activation, as well as a slight haze and odor of plastic burning. Conditions revealed dense smoke, but no heat. The crew searched the building and found evidence of a small fire along the south wall, which was completely extinguished by a single sprinkler
The building and contents are valued at more than $6.2 million. The estimated loss thanks to the sprinkler system was $1,000. No injuries were reported.
According to Bozik, this is a perfect example of how an automatic fire sprinkler system can save the property/business owner money and time in the aftermath of a fire. The fire sprinkler system did what it was designed to do. There was very little property damage, and no injuries or fatalities. The company’s operations were up and running within a day.
Source: Fire Marshal Scott McBride, Roselle Fire Department