Fire Sprinkler Controls Fire at U.S. Postal Service Facility

March 24, 2025
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL – A single fire sprinkler controlled a fire at the U.S. Postal Service sorting facility in Elk Grove Village. According to Deputy Fire Chief Clint Cunz, a worker was grinding a bolt from the floor to remove a machine. The bolt became red hot and shot across the room striking paper and cardboard starting the fire. The fire was kept in check by a sprinkler. People inside the building at the time of the fire all safely evacuated. No injuries were reported.

Source: JournalTopics.com