December 12, 2023
BURR RIDGE, IL – A fire sprinkler extinguished a bathroom fire in one of the guest rooms at the Extended Stay Suites hotel. The fire was caused by a malfunctioning light fixture that spread to items on the sink counter.
Howard Hoffman, Inspector/Investigator, Tri-State Fire Protection District said it was fortunate that the bathroom in this hotel was protected with fire sprinklers.
No injuries were reported.
Source: Howard Hoffman, Inspector/Investigator, Tri-State Fire Protection District