Salvation Army Fire 9-15-24

September 15, 2024
OAK LAWN, IL – Two fire sprinklers controlled an electrical fire at the Salvation Army Family Store and Donation Center. An electrical fire spread to a pile of combustibles near the loading dock. Firefighters arrived and extinguished the remaining fire. No injuries were reported. According to David Wheeler, Oak Lawn Fire Department Bureau Chief, this was proof positive that fire sprinklers work. “Without them there would have been numerous businesses affected with loss of either product or their business.” The store was open for business as soon as the system was returned to service.

Source: David Wheeler, Bureau Chief, Oak Lawn Fire Department