June 18, 2026
ROLLING MEADOWS, IL – Fire sprinklers controlled a fire on the 8th floor of a high-rise office building. Upon arrival, fire crews discovered light smoke coming from a kitchenette in the office space. The fire may have originated from a toaster oven. Crews confirmed that two fire sprinklers extinguished the fire. The Rolling Meadows Fire Department reminds residents and businesses to unplug appliances when they are not in use and make sure appliances that produce heat are clear of flammable materials. Fire sprinklers save lives and property by controlling fires before they can spread. Thank you, Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board, for your continued advocacy and education on the importance of fire sprinkler systems.
Source: City of Rolling Meadows’s Post (Facebook)