August 2020

COLUMBIA, IL (August 12, 2020) – Two fire sprinklers controlled a fire at the Crown Linen Service located at 322 E. Industrial Drive in Columbia around 7 p.m. August 12.

According to Columbia Fire Chief Mike Roediger, the fire was caused by large bags of towels that combusted. Two sprinklers contained the fire until crews arrived.

Sprinklers controlled a similar fire at the same location in June when a large bag of laundry caught fire.

Crown Linen provides linen services for the restaurant, hospitality, healthcare and sales industries. No injuries were reported.

Source: Republic-Times