November 12, 2023
TINLEY PARK, IL – A fire sprinkler stopped a fire from spreading inside the Minuteman Security & Life Safety office building.
According to Tinley Park Fire Department Fire Marshal, Steve Lorendo, the fire started when a solar battery charger under a metal work bench ignited. The fire spread to combustible materials around the work bench. One sprinkler activated and kept the fire from spreading until fire crews arrived.
Source: Steve Lorendo, Fire Marshal, Tinley Park Fire Department