August 11, 2026
LACON, IL – Fire sprinklers controlled a fire in the kitchen ceiling of a rehab and nursing facility. Crews arrived and found heavy smoke. They located a fire in the kitchen ceiling that was fueled by a flowing gas line and controlled by fire sprinklers. The cause of the fire was accidental, caused by a contractor. All residents were safely evacuated before firefighters arrived. One resident experienced a medical episode following the evacuation and was transported to the hospital.
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