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Fire Sprinkler Contains Fire in ISU Residence Hall Staff Workroom
September 11, 2024
NORMAL, IL – A fire sprinkler stopped a fire from spreading in a staff workroom at ISU’s Watterson Residential Hall. The fire department received reports of smoke in the building near a fitness center on the 2nd floor. When crews arrived, they found the sprinkler controlling a fire in a staff workroom that was connected to the fitness center. Crews were able to extinguish the remaining fire. The second floor contains the fitness center, several offices and work rooms. All residential floors are above the second floor. No injuries were reported and no students were displaced.
Source: Normal Fire Department Facebook Post
Fire Sprinklers Control Fire in Furniture Store
September 1, 2024
EFFINGHAM, IL – Fire sprinklers stopped a fire from spreading in large furniture store. Crews arrived to find smoke visible through the front windows and the fire contained by the sprinklers. No injuries were reported. According to the Effingham Fire Department, “this incident underscores the critical importance of having a functional sprinkler and alarm system in businesses. These systems not only provide early detection and suppression, preventing potentially catastrophic damage, but they also help protect the safety of occupants and responding firefighters.”
Source: Effingham Fire Department Facebook Post
Fire Sprinklers Control Downtown Chicago Pedway Fire
August 28, 2024
CHICAGO, IL – Fire sprinklers controlled a fire inside a Chicago pedway beneath the Illinois Center building. Fire crews responded at 3:15 pm to a small fire and were able to extinguish the remaining fire with hand pumps. People were evacuated from the area and no injuries were reported. Firefighters worked on smoke mitigation and people were allowed back in the building by 3:45 pm.
Source: blockclubchicago.org
Single Fire Sprinkler Controls Nursing Home Fire
August 21, 2024
WESTMONT, IL – A single fire sprinkler stopped a fire from spreading in a second-floor unit of a two-story nursing home. Fire crews arrived to extinguish the remaining fire. Seven residents were moved from the second floor to the first floor. None of the residents had to be transported to a hospital.
Source: Westmont Press Release
Fire Sprinklers Control Fire at University Student Services Building
August 14, 2024
CARBONDALE, IL – Fire sprinklers controlled a fire in a student services building at Southern Illinois University. According to the Carbondale Fire Department, the fire started in a small fridge or microwave. No injuries were reported.
Source: WSILTV.com
Single Fire Sprinkler Contains Apartment Kitchen Fire
July 29, 2024
NORMAL, IL – A single fire sprinkler stopped a fire from spreading in an apartment kitchen. Fire crews arrived and extinguished the remaining fire. No injuries were reported. Since the fire was contained, firefighters were able to help some of the kids in the neighborhood with quick bike maintenance. According to the Normal Fire Department, “Fire sprinklers don’t act like they do in movies. Only the sprinkler closest to the fire will activate because sprinklers are activated by heat only. The closest sprinkler pops and puts water on the fire, which keeps it in check until firefighters arrive and also allows the occupants time to escape.”
Sources: Normal Fire Department (Normal, IL) Facebook Post and CentralillinoisProud.com
Fire Sprinklers Extinguish Senior Living Apartment Fire
July 28, 2024
EVANSTON, IL – Fire sprinklers extinguished a fire in a second-floor unit of a multi-family senior living apartment building. When fire crews arrived, they observed residents evacuating the building and confirmed that the fire fire was extinguished. The building is for independent senior living. One resident in the apartment was injured and transported to a local hospital. No firefighters were injured.
Source: EvanstonRoundTable.com
Fire Sprinklers Help Control Restaurant Fire
July 22, 2024
PALATINE, IL – Fire sprinklers controlled a fire above the ceiling of a restaurant. When crews arrived, they discovered fire in an outside wall that extended into an area above the ceiling where fire sprinklers stopped the fire from spreading. Firefighters were able to extinguish the fire. There was minor to moderator smoke damage and no injuries.
Source: Patch.com
Fire Sprinkler Extinguishes Fire in Distribution Center
July 17, 2024
ALSIP, ILLINOIS – A fire sprinkler controlled a fire at a wholesale distribution center. When firefighters arrived from the Alsip Fire Department, they were able to extinguish the remaining fire. The cause of the fire may have been arson. No injuries were reported.
Source: Alsip Fire Department
Fire Sprinklers Extinguish Hotel Fire
July 7, 2024
AURORA, IL – Fire sprinklers extinguished a fire in a hotel room on the 4th floor of the Holiday Inn Aurora North-Naperville. Fire crews arrived to find heavy smoke on the fourth floor and no evacuation in progress. No injuries were reported.
Fire Sprinklers Kept High-Rise Cooking Fire from Spreading
July 1, 2024
SPRINGFIELD, IL – Fire sprinklers stopped an unattended cooking fire from spreading in a unit on the 7th floor of a high-rise building. When fire crews arrived, they were able to extinguish the remaining fire. One person was treated on the scene for smoke inhalation and no further assessment was needed. No other injuries were reported.
Source: FoxIllinois.com