Fire Sprinkler Saves (Spring 2025 Edition)

May 7, 2025
SCHAUMBURG, IL – A single fire sprinkler extinguished a grease fire in a hotel room kitchen. A person inside the building called stating that several cats were trapped in the room. Upon arrival, crews confirmed that the sprinkler extinguished a stovetop fire. No injuries were reported to any occupants or cats.

Source: Michael Rons, Fire Marshal, Schaumburg Fire Department

April 28, 2025
ROCKFORD, IL – Fire sprinklers stopped a fire from spreading in a 14th floor unit of Olesen Plaza, a residential high-rise building. Crews arrived to find the sprinklers controlling the fire. They were able to extinguish the remaining fire as residents safely evacuated. Officials credited the sprinkler system for containing the blaze. Olesen Plaza has a history of fire sprinkler saves including one July 2022 and October 2023.

Source: 1440WROK.com and mystateline.com

April 15, 2025
ELGIN, IL – A single fire sprinkler extinguished a grease fire on a stove in a unit on the 5th floor of a 9-story apartment building. No injuries were reported.

Source: John Gish, Fire Marshal, City of Elgin Fire Department

April 14, 2025
AURORA, IL – Fire sprinklers contained a fire in a commercial warehouse. Fire crews arrived to find a fire in a propane-powered forklift that caused the tank to explode. The explosion blew out an overhead door at the rear of the building and several windows and doors at the front. All employees evacuated the warehouse before crews arrived. Fire sprinklers contained the fire while firefighters extinguished the remaining fire. No injuries were reported.

Source: Aurora Illinois Fire Department Facebook Post

April 12, 2025
CHICAGO, IL – Fire sprinklers and a gas cut-off system prevented a fire from spreading in a restaurant kitchen. No injuries were reported.

Source: abc7chicago.com