November 24, 2022
HAWTHORN WOODS, IL – A single fire sprinkler extinguished a fire in a basement kitchen at St. Matthew Church and School. The fire was caused by a pot of oil that ignited on a stove. According to Bob Kleinheinz, Lake Zurich Fire Department, the sprinkler saved this historic church and school by extinguishing a fire in the basement. It also allowed firefighters to do their job without injury. No injuries were reported.
Source: Bob Kleinheinz, Fire Prevention, Lake Zurich Fire Department