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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

March 6, 2024 AURORA, IL – A fire sprinkler controlled a fire in a store loading dock area. An employee called the Aurora Fire Department and reported smoke in the store. Crews arrived to find a sprinkler controlling a fire in [...]

March 4, 2024 ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL – A single fire sprinkler extinguished a stovetop fire in a third-floor unit of the Landmeier Station Apartments. According to the Elk Grove Village Fire Department, when crews arrived there was no visible signs [...]

February 28, 2024 PALATINE, IL – A single sprinkler controlled a fire in a dumpster located in the garbage room of a 14-story condominium building.  When crews from the Palatine Fire Department arrived, there was an audible sprinkler bell sounding. They [...]