October 20, 2026
LAGRANGE, IL – A single fire sprinkler contained a fire involving a metal dust collection bag near a milling machine at Billet Specialties, Inc., a major manufacturer of precision-machined automotive accessories and custom wheels. Employees tried to extinguish the burning material with a fire extinguisher. The sprinkler contained the fire. Firefighters deployed a handline to extinguish the remaining fire. No injuries were reported. “Fortunately, damage was minimal to the machine and surrounding equipment since the sprinkler system did its job,” said La Grange Fire Department Captain Brian Cramer. “Employees safely evacuated, the firefighters extinguished the small remnants of fire, and the business will be fully operational soon. This is another example the fire sprinkler systems save lives and property.”
Source: Brian Cramer, Captain, LaGrange Fire Department

October 8, 2026
TILTON, IL – Fire sprinklers contained a fire in a chemical room fire at Lebanon Chemical. Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke following a chemical explosion. The sprinklers controlled the fire, while crews extinguished the remaining fire. The fire was brought under control within approximately 10 minutes. No hazardous materials were released, and no civilian, employee, or firefighter injuries were reported. The suspected cause was a malfunctioning drum band heater that overheated a chemical barrel, causing it to rupture and ignite.

Source: Tilton Fire Department’s Post (Facebook)

October 2, 2026
FRANKFORT, IL – A single fire sprinkler suppressed a fire at the Cedarhurst Assisted Living Facility. Firefighters arrived to find smoke coming from a room where staff had already removed the resident. The fire was determined to be caused by combustible materials placed too close to a heat source. No injuries were reported.

Source: Brian Adcock, Lieutenant Station 1, Frankfort Fire Department

October 2, 2026
URBANA, IL – Fire sprinklers controlled a fire and prevented it from spreading at the Prairie Green Apartments. Firefighters arrived to find smoke coming from a second-floor apartment unit. Upon entering the unit, fire sprinklers stopped the fire from spreading. Firefighters extinguished the remaining fire. No injuries were reported.

Source: WCIA.com and Urbana Fire Department News Release