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Resident Reports Fire Sprinkler Save That Contained Mattress Fire in Apartment Building
January 13, 2025 CHICAGO, IL – Fire sprinklers stopped a mattress fire from spreading in a North Lawndale apartment building. A resident in the building contacted the Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board through social media stating that she grew [...]
Single Fire Sprinkler Controls Apartment Fire
January 9, 2025 VALPARAISO, IN – A single fire sprinkler stopped a fire from spreading in a unit on the first floor of a four-story apartment building. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a sprinkler controlling a couch fire. Crews extinguished the [...]
Village of Richton Park Updates Residential Code With Home Fire Sprinkler Requirement
Richton Park, IL - Earlier this year, the Village of Richton Park adopted updated fire and building codes requiring all new construction homes to be equipped with home fire sprinklers. In meetings leading up to [...]
Fire Sprinkler Extinguishes Apartment Dryer Fire
January 6, 2025 YORKVILLE, IL – A fire sprinkler extinguished a fire in a dryer at an apartment complex. When fire crews arrived, the fire was extinguished and contained to the one dryer. All residents were evacuated and no injuries [...]
Fire Sprinkler Saves (Winter 2025 Edition)
Winter 2025 Sprinkler Saves. You can submit stories here and view other saves here.
Single Fire Sprinkler Extinguishes Apartment Fire
December 30, 2024 EVANSTON, IL – A single fire sprinkler extinguished a fire in a living room on the ground floor of an apartment building before the fire department arrived. According to Fire Inspector Anthony Yee, Evanston Fire Department, this [...]
Fire Sprinklers Control Restaurant Fire at O’Hare International Airport
December 30, 2024 CHICAGO, IL – Fire sprinklers stopped a fire from spreading in a restaurant at O’Hare International Airport. According to the Chicago Fire Department, the fire was caused by a fryer. One employee was taken to the hospital [...]