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Fire Sprinklers Control Fire in Industrial Facility
December 11, 2024
WHEELING, IL – Fire sprinklers stopped a fire from spreading at an industrial facility. The fire took place in the processing area of the factory and involved chemicals, which lead to a hazmat response. Due to the quick response of the fire sprinklers, fire crews were able to quickly extinguish the remaining fire.
Source: Dailyherald.com
Fire Sprinkler Extinguishes Clothes Dryer Fire at Mall
December 3, 2024
FOREST PARK, IL – Fire sprinklers extinguished a fire at the Living Word Christian Center located inside a mall. Firefighters arrived to find a sprinkler extinguished flames on top of a dryer. According to Chief Lindsey Hankus, the sprinkler system effectively controlled the fire, resulting in minimal damage in the large structure, preventing thousands of dollars of damage.
Source: Fire Chief Lindsey Hankus, Forest Park Fire Department
Fire Sprinklers Extinguish Fire in High School Woodshop
December 2, 2024
GLENVIEW, IL – Fire sprinklers extinguished a fire in the woodshop at Glenbrook South High School. The fire was contained to the one room and was extinguished before fire crews arrived. Students and staff were safely evacuated and one adult was transported and released from the hospital. The building was closed for a day for clean-up and classes resumed the next day.
Source: Journal-topics.com
Fire Sprinklers Control Hotel Fire
November 26, 2024
BEDFORD PARK, IL – Fire sprinklers kept a fire from spreading at the Courtyard Marriott. Fire crews arrived to find a working fire in one of the hotel rooms. The damage was held to the one hotel room. No injuries were report.
Source: Bedford Park Firefighters Local 3571 Facebook Post
Fire Sprinkler Extinguishes Lithium-Ion Battery Fire
November 21, 2024
CHAMPAIGN, IL – Fire sprinklers stopped a fire from spreading at an off-campus student apartment near the University of Illinois campus. Fire crews arrived on the scene of the two-story, wood frame building to find a scooter with a lithium-ion battery being charged on fire. One occupant was displaced.
Source: Jeremy Mitchell, Deputy Fire Marshal, Champaign Fire Department
Fire Sprinkler Contains Apartment Balcony Fire
November 19, 2024
ROMEOVILLE, IL – A single fire sprinkler contained a fire on the exterior balcony of a second-floor apartment unit. fire crews extinguish the remaining fire. Occupants were home at the time of the fire. There were no reported injuries. No residents were displaced as a result of the incident.
Source: William Sterling, Deputy Fire Marshal/Battalion Chief, Romeoville Fire Department
Fire Sprinklers Protect Electronics Recycling Facility
November 11, 2024
SOUTH HOLLAND, IL – Fire sprinklers stopped a fire from spreading at an electronics recycling facility. The fire started in pallets of lithium-ion batteries.
Source: Kim Prusa, Vice President – Residential Division, Nova Fire Protection
Fire Sprinkler Extinguishes Hotel Bathroom Fire
November 5, 2024
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL – A single fire sprinkler extinguished a fire in a guest bathroom at the Holiday Inn. The hotel manager said a guest reported a fire in her room on the third floor. Firefighters arrived and found light smokey conditions on the third floor. Crews confirmed that the sprinkler extinguished the fire. The fire may have been caused by a light fixture in the bathroom. No injuries were reported. The Arlington Heights Fire Department is crediting the “quick action” of the sprinkler for limiting damage at the hotel.
Source: Patch.com
Fire Sprinkler Controls Apartment Kitchen Fire
October 31, 2024
URBANA, IL – A fire sprinkler kept a kitchen fire from spreading at the Capstone Apartments on Halloween. Fire crews arrived to find smoke coming from an apartment unit. The fire sprinkler contained the fire to the area of the stove, microwave and some kitchen cabinets while crews were able to extinguish the remaining fire. The apartment was not occupied at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported.
Source: wandtv.com
Fire Sprinkler Controls Fire at Country Inn and Suites
October 30, 2024
ROCK FALLS, IL – A fire sprinkler stopped a fire from spreading on the first floor of the Country Inn and Suites. Firefighters arrived to find smoke on the first floor and a sprinkler controlling a fire while the building was being evacuated. Fire crews were able to extinguish the remaining fire with a pressurized water extinguisher. It was determined the fire was accidental and electrical in nature. No injuries were reported.
Fire Sprinkler Controls Dryer Fire at Fitness Center
October 28, 2024
SCHAUMBURG, IL – A fire sprinkler controlled a commercial dryer fire at X-Sport Fitness center. Fire crews arrived to find smoke in the hallway and laundry room and confirmed the fire was held in check by a single sprinkler. Crews extinguished the remaining fire and ventilated the building. No injuries were reported and damage was minimal.
Source: Michael Rons, Fire Marshal, Schaumburg Fire Department
Fire Sprinkler Extinguishes Fire at Senior Living Apartments
October 27, 2024
BROADVIEW, IL – A fire sprinkler extinguished a fire on the 2nd floor of The Broadview Senior Apartments. Fire crews arrived to find a sprinkler had extinguished the fire before arrival. No injuries were reported.
Fire Sprinklers Control a Fire at Target Store
October 17, 2024
ROSEMONT, IL – Two fire sprinklers activated and stopped a fire from spreading in a diaper aisle at a Target store. Fire crews arrived and were told someone in the store tried to extinguish the fire with a fire extinguisher. The store was evacuated. Four people were checked by paramedics, but refused further medical treatment.
Source: DailyHerald.com
Fire Sprinkler Extinguishes Home Garage Fire
October 15, 2024
LIBERTYVILLE, IL – A fire sprinkler extinguishes a fire in an attached garage of a single-family home. Residents called the fire department after they discovered smoke in a back room of their garage. Libertyville has required all new construction homes to be protected with fire sprinklers since 2005. No injuries were reported and the homeowners were able to return to the home.
Source: DailyHerald.com
Fire Sprinklers Control Arson Fire at Cafe
October 3, 2024
ROCKFORD, IL – Fire sprinklers controlled an arson fire at the Wired Café. Tenants living above the café called 911 after hearing the fire alarm and seeing smoke. Firefighters extinguished the remaining fire. Damage was limited to the café. No injuries were reported. The suspect was charged with arson.
Source: wrex.com
Fire Sprinklers Control Electrical Fire at Salvation Army Family Store
September 15, 2024
OAK LAWN, IL – Two fire sprinklers controlled an electrical fire at the Salvation Army Family Store and Donation Center. An electrical fire spread to a pile of combustibles near the loading dock. Firefighters arrived and extinguished the remaining fire. No injuries were reported. According to David Wheeler, Oak Lawn Fire Department Bureau Chief, this was proof positive that fire sprinklers work. “Without them there would have been numerous businesses affected with loss of either product or their business.” The store was open for business as soon as the system was returned to service.
Source: David Wheeler, Bureau Chief, Oak Lawn Fire Department