FIRE SPRINKLER SAVES 2026
Fire Sprinkler Extinguishes Candle Fire at U of I Student Apartment
March 28, 2026 CHAMPAIGN, IL – A single fire sprinkler extinguished bedding that was ignited by a candle in a student apartment. The fire, located on the third floor, was extinguished before fire crews arrived. "This is a newer apartment [...]
Fire Sprinklers Control Restaurant Grill Fire
March 20, 2026 PEORIA, IL – Fire sprinklers controlled a fire that started on the grill at Rhythm Kitchen Restaurant. Employees used a fire extinguisher to put out the remaining fire before fire crews arrived. The fire was contained to [...]
Fire Sprinklers Control Grease Fire at Local Restaurant
March 12, 2026 GLENDALE HEIGHTS, IL – Fire Sprinklers controlled a grease fire at a restaurant located in a strip mall. Firefighters arrived to find fire coming from a rooftop exhaust fan. A grease fire started under a commercial kitchen [...]
Fire Sprinkler Extinguishes Apartment Dryer Fire
February 27, 2026 CHICAGO RIDGE, IL – A single fire sprinkler extinguished a dryer fire on the 2nd floor of a multi-family apartment building. Firefighters arrived to find smoke from the second floor. A firefighter was prepared to use a [...]
Fire Sprinklers Control Dryer Fire at Marriott Hotel
February 21, 2026 NORMAL, IL – Fire sprinklers controlled a fire in the guest laundry room at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. The fire originated in a dryer. Firefighters arrived and extinguished the remaining flames. Hotel guests were allowed [...]
Fire Sprinklers Control Grease Fryer Fire at McDonald’s
February 15, 2026 PEORIA, IL – Fire sprinklers controlled a grease fire at a McDonald’s restaurant. Firefighters arrived to find a deep fryer fire being held in check by the sprinklers. The fire was contained to the fryer and surrounding [...]
Fire Sprinklers Control Townhome Garage Fire
February 12, 202 GENEVA, IL – Fire sprinklers controlled a fire in a two-car attached garage of a two-story, multi-unit townhome building. Firefighters arrived to find light smoke from the garage. All residents evacuated before fire crews arrived. No injuries [...]