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Fire Sprinkler Extinguishes Stove Fire in Apartment Complex

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

Lisa2024-05-24T13:43:02-05:00April 27th, 2024|Comments Off

Fire Sprinklers Extinguish Hotel Arson Fire

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

Lisa2024-05-08T08:43:30-05:00April 25th, 2024|Comments Off

Fire Sprinkler Extinguishes Church Storage Closet Fire

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

Lisa2024-05-08T08:47:30-05:00April 17th, 2024|Comments Off

Fire Sprinklers Extinguish Dryer Fire at Rehabilitation Center

April 8, 2024

ROCKFORD, IL – Fire Sprinklers extinguished a dryer fire in the basement of the Alden Debes Rehabilitation Center. Firefighters arrived to find the fire had been extinguished by the sprinklers and contained to the dyer unit.

No injuries were report. Damage was limited to $5,000.

Source: MyStateLine.com

Lisa2024-04-15T09:58:09-05:00April 8th, 2024|Comments Off

Fire Sprinklers Extinguish Electrical Fire at Grocery Store

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

Lisa2024-12-18T10:29:32-06:00April 5th, 2024|Comments Off

Fire Sprinklers Control Grocery Store Fire

March 31, 2024
CANTON, IL – Fire sprinklers stopped a fire from spreading in an upstairs storage room of the Hy-Vee Grocery store. Firefighters arrived to find smoke and flames showing in the storage room. The fire department extinguished the fire within 12 minutes. All customers and employees were evacuated safely. No injuries were reported.

Source: WGIL.com and City of Canton Fire Department Facebook Post

Lisa2024-04-05T16:06:00-05:00March 31st, 2024|Comments Off

Fire Sprinklers Extinguish Restaurant Fire While Hundreds Safely Evacuate

March 31, 2024
LIBERTYVILLE, IL – Fire sprinklers extinguised a fire caused by a faulty propane tank at a buffet table in a restaurant serving Easter brunch. More than 500 people were in the restaurant at the time of the fire. Witnesses said the fire looked like a flamethrower with flames shooting toward the ceiling from the buffet table.

While sprinklers controlled the fire, staff safety helped evacuate the customers. Staff also used fire extinguishers. The fire was extinguished when firefighters arrived. One person was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and three were treated for smoke inhalation by paramedics on scene.

The restaurant is expected to open for business in about a week.

Source: NBCChicago.com and DailyHerald.com

Lisa2024-04-03T14:54:49-05:00March 31st, 2024|Comments Off

Fire Sprinkler Extinguishes Industrial Building Fire

March 21, 2024
WHEELING, IL – A single sprinkler extinguished a fire in an industrial building that was caused by an overheated stripping machine that shorted out the electricity and ignited a splash curtain.

A recent fire inspection noted the canopy of the stripping machine was blocking the building’s sprinklers and an additional sprinkler under the canopy was required. The owner complied.

According to a press release from the Wheeling Fire Department, the added sprinkler coverage under the canopy put the fire out. The loss of the contents of the building could have been catastrophic for the business, if there were not a working fire sprinkler system in place.

No injuries were report.

Source: Journal-topics.com

Lisa2024-03-25T16:50:34-05:00March 21st, 2024|Comments Off

Fire Sprinkler Controls Fire at World-Renowned Country Club

March 7, 2024
MEDINAH, IL – A fire sprinkler controlled a fire in a maintenance shed at Medinah Country Club. The facility is recognized for hosting numerous Major Championships for the PGA and Ryder Cup. No injuries were reported.

Source: Tri-State Fire Alerts Facebook Post

Lisa2024-03-08T10:34:15-06:00March 7th, 2024|Comments Off

Fire Sprinkler Controls Fire in Industrial Building

March 7, 2024
BENSENVILLE, IL – A single sprinkler controlled a fire in a commercial industrial building. When crews arrived, they smelled smoke and located the fire. A fire sprinkler activated keeping the fire in check until crews extinguished it. No injuries were reported.

Source: Bensenville Professional Firefighters Association, Local 2868 Facebook Post

Lisa2024-03-08T10:39:45-06:00March 7th, 2024|Comments Off