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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