August 31, 2022 ADDISON, IL - Fire sprinklers controlled a semi-truck fire that was inside of a warehouse. Fire crews from Addison Fire Protection District arrived at the scene to find the fire held in check by the sprinklers. Crews extinguished [...]

August 27, 2022 STREAMWOOD, IL - Fire sprinklers extinguished a fire caused by a malfunctioned lithium battery inside the basement of a house. When crews arrived at the home, they found light smoke coming from a basement window and the fire [...]

July 29, 2022 ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL - A single fire sprinkler stopped a fire from spreading at a paper recycling and shredding company. When crews arrived, they found moderate smoke and followed the sound of the activated sprinkler to the [...]

July 25, 2022 VERNON HILLS, IL - A fire sprinkler stopped a fire from spreading inside the AKG manufacturing and distribution warehouse. When firefighters arrived at the scene, they found smoke inside building. The sprinkler was containing the fire, allowing the [...]

July 15, 2022 Hodgkins, IL – Two fire sprinklers held a fire in check at a warehouse for recycled materials. When crews arrived, they found two sprinklers activated, keeping the fire from spreading. Firefighters were able to extinguish the remaining fire [...]

July 13, 2022 Indian Head Park IL – A single fire sprinkler extinguished a fire in a bathroom in an apartment.  When crews arrived, the fire was extinguished. No injuries were reported. Sources: Fire Marshal, Arthur Peters, Pleasantview Fire Protection District