July 27, 2023
WAUCONDA, IL – A single fire sprinkler stopped a fire from spreading in the kitchen of a second floor unit in a senior living apartment building. When crews arrived, they found a sprinkler controlling the fire and were able to extinguish the remaining fire and safely evacuate residents. The cause of fire was unattended cooking,
“The importance of the sprinkler system in this case is vital as it did not allow the fire to grow in size and aided in the assistance of extinguishing the fire,” Wauconda Fire District Division Chief DaValle said.
The Wauconda Fire District would like to remind residents to not leave cooking unattended. Five people were transported to the hospital for non-life threatening injuries.
Sources: Wauconda Fire District Press Release & LakeMcHenryScanner.com