February 7, 2024
OTTAWA, IL – A fire sprinkler extinguished a bedroom fire in a second-floor apartment unit.  Crews arrived to find the fire sprinkler extinguished the fire. The origin of the fire was bedding material ignited by a candle.

The resident sustained minor injuries and was transported to a nearby hospital.

The Ottawa Fire department stated, “the importance of the sprinkler system in preventing a more severe incident cannot be overstated.  It unquestionably prevented a potential tragedy, ensuring the safety of both the apartment and its occupant.”

Source:  Ottawa Fire Department Facebook Post with Press Release

January 16, 2024
OAKBROOK TERRACE, IL – A fire sprinkler kept a fire from spreading in a mechanical room at the Drury Lane Theatre.  Firefighters entered the building and found heavy smoke coming from the mechanical room on the second floor.  All employees evacuated safely from the theatre and no injuries were reported. The theatre was open the next day.

Source:  WGNTV.com and Patch.com/Illinois/oak-brook

January 1, 2024
PEORIA, IL – A fire sprinkler extinguished a kitchen fire at the Providence Pointe Apartments. When crews arrived, they found smoke coming from a unit on the first floor of a two-story, eight-unit building. The fire was caused by unattended cooking. No injuries were reported.

Source:  CentralIllinoisProud.com