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Fire Sprinkler Extinguishes Bedroom Apartment Fire

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

Lisa2024-02-14T17:14:07-06:00February 7th, 2024|Comments Off

Fire Sprinklers Control Mechanical Room Fire at Drury Lane Theatre

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

Lisa2024-01-18T13:16:34-06:00January 16th, 2024|Comments Off

Single Fire Sprinkler Extinguishes Oily Rag Fire at Restaurant

January 9, 2024

LAKE ZURICH, IL – A single fire sprinkler extinguished a fire in a container filled with oily cleaning rags in a restaurant break room. Fire crews arrived to find a large plastic container with the rags on top of an unopened box of paper towels. The fire was extinguished.

According to Deputy Fire Marshal, John Wiecek, Lake Zurich Fire Department, the rags smoldered during the night until they ignited. The restaurant was closed and no one was in the building. The restaurant opened for business two days after the incident.

“The sprinkler activation saved this restaurant from becoming fully involved,” Wiecek said.

Source: John Wiecek, Deputy Fire Marshal, Lake Zurich Fire Department

Lisa2024-04-15T11:06:17-05:00January 9th, 2024|Comments Off

Fire Sprinkler Extinguishes Apartment Cooking Fire

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

Lisa2025-01-08T10:14:51-06:00January 1st, 2024|Comments Off

Fire Sprinkler Extinguishes Assisted Living Facility Fire

December 31, 2023
HUNTLEY, IL – A fire sprinkler extinguished a fire in a single-story residential complex. A medical pendant alarm alerted the Huntley Fire Protection District of the fire. Crews arrived and found light smoke and the fire extinguished by a sprinkler. One person was transported to the hospital for injuries that were not life-threatening.

Source: Shawlocal.com/northwest-herald

Lisa2024-01-03T14:17:59-06:00December 31st, 2023|Comments Off

Fire Sprinkler Extinguishes Closet Fire in High-Rise Apartment

December 29, 2023
Skokie, IL – A fire sprinkler extinguished a closet fire in a 9^th floor apartment unit of a 20-story high-rise building. The Skokie Fire Department was notified that there was smoke and fire on the 9^th floor of the Optima Old Orchard Woods apartments. When they arrived on the scene, they confirmed that a single fire sprinkler extinguished the fire. No injuries were reported.

Source: Skokie Fire Department

Lisa2024-01-09T17:49:13-06:00December 29th, 2023|Comments Off

Fire Sprinkler Extinguishes High-Rise Kitchen Fire

December 16, 2023
SCHAUMBURG, IL – A fire sprinkler extinguished a kitchen fire in a unit on the tenth floor of a high-rise apartment building. When fire crews arrived, a fire sprinkler had already extinguished the fire caused by heated cooking oil that ignited.

According to Fire Marshal Michael Ron, Schaumburg Fire Department, “This is another instance where the sprinkler system that was retroactively installed in a multifamily high-rise building saved lives and property.”

No injuries were reported.

Source: Michael Rons, Fire Marshal, Schaumburg Fire Department

Lisa2023-12-20T09:35:30-06:00December 16th, 2023|Comments Off

Fire Sprinkler Extinguishes Hotel Bathroom Fire

December 12, 2023
BURR RIDGE, IL – A fire sprinkler extinguished a bathroom fire in one of the guest rooms at the Extended Stay Suites hotel. The fire was caused by a malfunctioning light fixture that spread to items on the sink counter.

Howard Hoffman, Inspector/Investigator, Tri-State Fire Protection District said it was fortunate that the bathroom in this hotel was protected with fire sprinklers.

No injuries were reported.

Source: Howard Hoffman, Inspector/Investigator, Tri-State Fire Protection District

Lisa2023-12-20T09:31:05-06:00December 12th, 2023|Comments Off

Fire Sprinkler Extinguishes Restaurant Kitchen Fire

December 9, 2023
ST. CHARLES, IL – A fire sprinkler extinguished a fire that started in the kitchen of the Syrup Restaurant. No injuries were report.

Source: Tri-State Fire Alerts Facebook Post

Lisa2023-12-15T14:01:15-06:00December 9th, 2023|Comments Off

Fire Sprinkler Controls Fire at Multifamily Residence

November 29, 2023
NAPERVILLE, IL – A fire sprinkler controlled a fire on the second floor of a multifamily residence where most of the occupants have disabilities. When fire crews arrived at the scene, they encountered heavy smoke from a second-floor unit. Crews found an activated sprinkler in the unit that stopped the fire from spreading. Twenty-nine residents were in the building at the time of the fire.

The fire is still under investigation and no injuries to residents or firefighters were reported.

Source: Naperville.il.us

Lisa2023-12-05T14:05:54-06:00November 29th, 2023|Comments Off