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Fire Sprinklers Extinguish Industrial Fire
September 16, 2026 MONEE, IL – Fire sprinklers extinguished an industrial fire. Business resumed normal activities after the smoke was removed from the building. No injuries were reported. Source: Monee Fire Protection District’s Post
Fire Sprinkler Extinguishes Apartment Kitchen Fire
September 14, 2026 GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL – A single fire sprinkler extinguished a kitchen fire at the Ellyn Crossing Apartments. A resident was attempting to boil a cleaning liquid on the stove when it caught fire. The pot was [...]
Fire Sprinkler Extinguishes Church Fire
September 11, 2026 LAKE ZURICH, IL – A single fire sprinkler extinguished a fire caused by oil-soaked rags that ignited in a garbage can in a church that was undergoing renovations. The fire spread up the wall and reached the [...]
Following Fire, Community & Industry Collaboration Brings Sprinkler Protection to P.A.W.S. Animal Shelter
August 28, 2026 ARTICLES When a fire broke out in the laundry room at the People’s Animal Welfare Society (P.A.W.S.) of Tinley Park in January 2024, staff, volunteers, firefighters, and local veterinary professionals worked together to safely [...]
Fire Sprinkler Saves (Summer 2026 Edition)
Summer 2026 Sprinkler Saves. You can submit stories here and view other saves here.
Fire Sprinkler Saves (Fall 2026 Edition)
Fall 2026 Sprinkler Saves. You can submit stories here and view other saves here.
Fire Prevention Week 2026 to Feature Live Burn Demonstrations Showing Effectiveness of Home Fire Sprinklers
August 28, 2026 PRESS RELEASES As part of national Fire Prevention Week education initiatives, the Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board (NIFSAB) will be working with greater Chicago area fire departments during September and October to conduct live [...]