September 27, 2024
WINFIELD, IL – Fire sprinklers held a fire in check at a local grocery store.

Source: JLT Photographer’s Facebook Post

September 11, 2024
NORMAL, IL – A fire sprinkler stopped a fire from spreading in a staff workroom at ISU’s Watterson Residential Hall. The fire department received reports of smoke in the building near a fitness center on the 2nd floor. When crews arrived, they found the sprinkler controlling a fire in a staff workroom that was connected to the fitness center. Crews were able to extinguish the remaining fire. The second floor contains the fitness center, several offices and work rooms. All residential floors are above the second floor. No injuries were reported and no students were displaced.

Source: Normal Fire Department Facebook Post

September 8, 2024
ROCK ISLAND, IL – Fire Sprinklers kept a fire from spreading at the Liberty Packaging facility. No injuries were reported.

Source: Quad City Fire Wire Facebook Post

September 1, 2024
EFFINGHAM, IL – Fire sprinklers stopped a fire from spreading in large furniture store. Crews arrived to find smoke visible through the front windows and the fire contained by the sprinklers. No injuries were reported. According to the Effingham Fire Department, “this incident underscores the critical importance of having a functional sprinkler and alarm system in businesses. These systems not only provide early detection and suppression, preventing potentially catastrophic damage, but they also help protect the safety of occupants and responding firefighters.”

Source: Effingham Fire Department Facebook Post

August 28, 2024
CHICAGO, IL – Fire sprinklers controlled a fire inside a Chicago pedway beneath the Illinois Center building. Fire crews responded at 3:15 pm to a small fire and were able to extinguish the remaining fire with hand pumps. People were evacuated from the area and no injuries were reported. Firefighters worked on smoke mitigation and people were allowed back in the building by 3:45 pm.

Source: blockclubchicago.org

August 21, 2024
WESTMONT, IL – A single fire sprinkler stopped a fire from spreading in a second-floor unit of a two-story nursing home. Fire crews arrived to extinguish the remaining fire. Seven residents were moved from the second floor to the first floor. None of the residents had to be transported to a hospital.

Source: Westmont Press Release

August 14, 2024
CARBONDALE, IL – Fire sprinklers controlled a fire in a student services building at Southern Illinois University. According to the Carbondale Fire Department, the fire started in a small fridge or microwave. No injuries were reported.

Source:  WSILTV.com

July 29, 2024
NORMAL, IL – A single fire sprinkler stopped a fire from spreading in an apartment kitchen. Fire crews arrived and extinguished the remaining fire. No injuries were reported. Since the fire was contained, firefighters were able to help some of the kids in the neighborhood with quick bike maintenance. According to the Normal Fire Department, “Fire sprinklers don’t act like they do in movies. Only the sprinkler closest to the fire will activate because sprinklers are activated by heat only. The closest sprinkler pops and puts water on the fire, which keeps it in check until firefighters arrive and also allows the occupants time to escape.”

Sources: Normal Fire Department (Normal, IL) Facebook Post and CentralillinoisProud.com