April 29, 2024
NORMAL, IL – Fire sprinklers stopped a fire in a semi-trailer from entering the Rivian EV Automotive Plant. The trailer was parked at the loading dock when it caught fire and the door to the dock was open. The trailer could not be moved away from the building because it was not attached to a truck. Fire sprinklers stopped the flames from spreading into the building. Firefighters extinguished the fire within 30 minutes. No injuries were reported.

Source: centralillinoisproud.com and Normal Fire Department Facebook Post

April 28, 2024
ITASCA, IL – A single fire sprinkler extinguished a dryer fire in a unit at the Hamilton Lakes Apartment complex. A resident said they smelled something burning. When fire crews arrived, the fire was extinguished.

According to Lt. Brooks Nicewarner, Itasca Fire District, the sprinkler did the job and put the fire out in a multifamily building. There were no injuries to any occupants or fire personnel. All residents of the building were able to stay in the building. The sprinkler was replaced that night by the sprinkler contractor.

Source: Brooks Nicewarner, Lieutenant, Itasca Fire District

April 27, 2024
WHEELING, IL – A single fire sprinkler extinguished a cooking fire in a first-floor unit of an apartment complex. When fire crews arrived, they found smoke in the first-floor hallway and confirmed that the sprinkler extinguished the fire. No injuries were reported.

According to Fire Prevention Manager, Robert Niemiec, Wheeling Fire Department said, “the resident went outside and left food cooking unattended on the stove. The fire occurred in a brand-new apartment complex. Without fire sprinklers in place the damage would have been much worse.”

Source: Robert Niemiec, Fire Prevention Manager, Wheeling Fire Department

April 25, 2024
SHOREWOOD, IL – Two fire sprinklers extinguished a fire that was intentionally set with an accelerant in a third floor hotel room. When fire crews arrived, they found heavy black smoke on the third floor, but the fire was extinguished.

According to Chief Paul Hertzmann, Troy Fire Protection District, it could have been a real disaster with injuries and death since the four-story building has 48 rooms. “Disaster was completely avoided because of the two sprinklers which prevented this fire from leaving the room of origin. They kept all the other occupants safe,” he said.  No injuries were reported.

Source: Paul Hertzmann, Fire Chief, Troy Fire Protection District

April 17, 2024
ZION, IL – A fire sprinkler extinguished a fire in a storage closet at the Trinity Christian Center. When fire crews arrived, the church was being evacuated. Crews entered the building and found a fire had been extinguished by a sprinkler in a storage closet in the basement. No injuries were reported.

Source: Justin Stried, Fire Chief, Zion Fire & Rescue Department & City of Zion Fire & Rescue Department Media Release

April 5, 2024
HYDE PARK (CHICAGO), IL – Fire sprinklers extinguished an electrical fire in the storage area of a neighborhood grocery store. According to the Chicago Fire Department, the fire was the result of an accidental electrical issue and was extinguished by the fire sprinkler system causing “very slight damage to the structure.”

Source: hpherald.com