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Fire Sprinkler Controls Commercial Building Fire
May 3, 2026
TINLEY PARK, IL – A fire sprinkler contained a fire in an office at Altas Putty in Tinley Park. When fire crews arrived, they discovered a heat gun was accidentally left on and ignited cardboard. Firefighters extinguished the remaining fire using a pump can. No injuries were reported.
Source: Steve, Lorendo, Fire Marshal, Tinley Park Fire Department
Fire Sprinklers Contain Fire at Japanese Steak House
April 30, 2026
NAPERVILLE, IL – Fire sprinklers contained a fire at Shogun Japanese Steak House. When firefighters arrived, they detected an odor of something burning and observed light smoke in the area. A small fire was located, that had been partially extinguished by fire sprinklers. Crews extinguished the remaining smoldering materials. No one was in the restaurant at the time of the fire, and no injuries were reported. The restaurant will be closed for a few days for cleanup and repairs.
Source: Naperville.il.us and Shogun’s Facebook Post
Fire Sprinkler Controls Apartment Arson Fire
April 29, 2026
ALSIP, IL – A fire sprinkler contained a fire in an apartment building in Alsip. A tenant intentionally placed a pile of books on a stove and ignited the burners. The sprinkler contained the fire, limiting it to the stove area before the fire crews arrived. The apartment is expected to be ready for a new tenant soon. No injuries were reported.
Source: Alsip Fire Department
Fire Sprinklers Extinguish Paint Booth Fire at Local Business
April 20, 2026
NEW LENOX, IL – Fire sprinklers extinguished a fire in a paint booth at a local business. When crews arrived, they reported light smoke visible from the exterior. After entering the building, they confirmed the sprinkler system contained the fire, allowing crews to focus on ventilation and investigation. No injuries were reported. The company was able to continue production within most of the facility later that day. This incident was the second fire sprinkler save within the district this year. “This is a textbook example of fire sprinklers doing exactly what they are designed to do,” said Deputy Fire Chief Brian Applegate. “By controlling the fire in its earliest stages, the system prevented a potential total loss of the building and ensured everyone inside could evacuate safely.”
Source: Patch.com & New Lenox Fire Protection District Press Release
Fire Sprinkler Controls Apartment Fire in Senior Independent Living Facility
April 17, 2026
ALTON, IL – A single fire sprinkler controlled a fire in a third-floor unit at a senior independent living apartment building. When crews arrived, they found smoke in the hallway. When they entered the unit, they were able to extinguish the remaining fire with water cans. No injuries were reported. According to Battalion Chief Steve Perry of the Alton Fire Department, “The sprinkler helped stop the fire, and we train at this apartment complex for these types of incidents, so our firefighters were prepared.”
Source: Riverbender.com
Fire Sprinklers Contain Commercial Smoker Fire at BBQ Restaurant
April 15, 2026
ELMHURST, IL – Fire sprinklers contained a fire in a commercial smoker at a BBQ restaurant. When firefighters arrived, they found smoke and sprinklers controlling the fire. Crews extinguished the remaining fire. No injuries were reported.
Source: Patch.com
Fire Sprinkler Controls Warehouse Fire
April 6, 2026
LOCKPORT, IL – A fire sprinkler controlled a fire in a large warehouse. When crews arrived, there was no smoke or fire visible. They confirmed that the fire was extinguished by a sprinkler. There were no occupants in the warehouse at the time of the fire. No injuries were reported.
Source: Homer Township Fire Protection District Facebook Post/Press Release
Fire Sprinklers Control Equipment Fire at Manufacturing Plant
April 4, 2026
CRYSTAL LAKE, IL – Fire sprinklers kept a fire in check at large industrial building. When crews arrived, they found a large amount of smoke and a small floor cleaning machine on fire. Firefighters pulled a hose line and extinguished the remaining fire. All occupants safely escaped. No injuries were reported.
Source: lakemchenryscanner.com