July 8, 2022
OSWEGO, IL – A fire sprinkler stopped a fire from spreading at Classic Cinemas Kendall 11 movie theater. According to Captain Alec Keenum, Oswego Fire Protection District, a faulty water heater in the boiler room on the second floor caused the fire. One fire sprinkler controlled the fire while people were evacuated.
“Due to good housekeeping habits and properly maintained and working sprinklers and fire alarm systems, a single sprinkler kept the fire in check and limited the spread to the room of origin while safely evacuating the near 800 patrons,” Keenum said.
One theater employee was taken to the hospital with minor injuries. No other injuries were reported. The theater was open the next day.
Sources: Captain Alex Keenum, Fire Marshal, Oswego Fire Protection District and WSPY FM News