October 2020

Fire Sprinklers Control Couch Fire In Second Floor Hotel Room

DES PLAINES, IL (October 26, 2020) – Two fire sprinklers prevented a couch fire from spreading at the Extended Stay America hotel in Des Plaines. According to Des Plaines Fire Chief Dan Anderson, crews were dispatched to the three-story hotel at approximately1:19 p.m. October 26. Upon arrival, the hotel was being evacuated and staff reported a fire on the second floor. Firefighters entered the room and found two fire sprinklers keeping the fire in check. They used their lines to extinguish the remaining fire.

Most crews were able to leave the scene by 3 p.m. There were no injuries.

Source: Journal & Topics