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