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Fire Sprinklers Extinguish Apartment Fire
December 2, 2025
PEORIA, IL – Fire sprinklers extinguished a trash fire in the 5th floor hallway of an apartment building. When fire crews arrived, they confirmed that the fire was extinguished and confined to the hallway. All residents were safely evacuated. No injuries were reported.
Source: Peoria Fire Department Press Release (via Facebook)
Home Fire Sprinkler Controls Basement Fire
November 17, 2025
HIGHLAND PARK, IL – A single fire sprinkler controlled a fire in the basement of a two-story, single-family home. Residents and a plumbing contractor were in the home at the time of the fire and attempted to extinguish the fire until the sprinkler activated. Fire crews arrived and extinguished the remaining fire. No injuries were reported. The residents were able to remain in the home.
Source: lakemchenryscanner.com
Fire Sprinklers Controlled a Cooking Fire
November 5, 2025
PEORIA, IL – Fire sprinklers contained a cooking fire in an apartment kitchen. All residents were safely evacuated, no injuries were reported. According to the Peoria Fire Department, the same Peoria Housing Authority apartment complex had a sprinkler save on January 1, 2024. This is the second Peoria save in an apartment building this week and third in the last 2-1/2 weeks.
Fire Sprinklers Control Fire at Corrugated Supply Company
November 4, 2025
ALSIP, IL – Fire sprinklers stopped a fire from spreading at Alsip Mini Mill, a corrugated supply company. Firefighters from the Alsip Fire Department arrived and extinguished the remaining fire. No injuries were reported.
Source: Alsip Fire Department
Fire Sprinklers Control Apartment Arson Fire
November 3, 2025
PEORIA, IL – Fire sprinklers contained a fire in an apartment building in Downtown Peoria. Fire crews were able to extinguish the remaining fire. A suspect has been arrested for allegedly starting the fire in her apartment. All residents were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported.
Source: 25newsnow.com
Fire Sprinkler Extinguishes Dorm Fire at Olivet Nazarene University
November 1, 2025
BOURBONNAIS, IL – A single fire sprinkler extinguished a fire in the common area of a college dorm building at Olivet Nazarene University. When crews arrived, they discovered a toaster had started on fire on the second floor. According to Fire Chief Jim Keener, the sprinkler activated as it was designed. One sprinkler activated and extinguished the fire. A fire watch was established until a sprinkler contractor made the repairs, allowing occupants on the third and fourth floor to return to their rooms.
Source: Jim Keener, Fire Chief, Bourbonnais Fire Protection District
Fire Sprinkler Controls University of Illinois Dorm Room Fire
October 24, 2025
URBANA, IL – A single fire sprinkler extinguished a fire in a dorm on the second floor of University of Illinois’ Lincoln Avenue Residence Hall. The fire was contained to the one room. No injuries were reported.
Fire Sprinklers Control Apartment Fire
October 20, 2025
PEORIA, IL – Fire sprinklers contained a fire in a unit in a five-story apartment building. Fire crews were able to extinguish the remaining fire. The fire was contained to a single unit. All residents were safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported.
According to a press release from the Peoria Fire Department, the fire was intentionally set. This incident underscores the critical importance of code-compliant fire protection systems in multi-story residential buildings. The sprinklers significantly reduced potential damage and risk to residents.
Fire Sprinklers Control Machinery Fire at Local Business
October 10, 2025
ROCK ISLAND, IL – Fire sprinklers stopped a fire from spreading at the Tri-City Heat Treat building. Crews arrived and found a fire in a piece of machinery. They were able to extinguished the remaining fire. No injuries were reported.
Source: kwqc.com
Fire Sprinklers Stop Vehicle Fire in Parking Garage at Student Apartments
October 2, 2025
CHAMPAIGN, IL – Fire sprinklers controlled a van fire in the underground parking garage of student apartments near the University of Illinois in Champaign. According to responding crews, the sprinklers contained the fire. There was no damage to the building and students were not displaced. According to Deputy Fire Marshal Jeremy Mitchell, Champaign Fire Department, the rapid activation of the fire sprinklers minimized property damage and ensured the safety and wellbeing of residents. Fire officials are calling it a big win!
Source: Jeremy Mitchell, Deputy Fire Marshal, Champaign Fire Department