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Fire Sprinkler Extinguishes Memory Care Facility Fire
October 27, 2023 LINCOLNSHIRE, IL – A single fire sprinkler extinguished a fire in the basement of a memory care facility. The area is used for arts and crafts and other resident activities. The fire may have been caused by a [...]
Single Sprinkler Controls Fire at Illinois Beach Resort
October 26, 2023 ZION, IL – A single sprinkler controlled a small fire in a second-floor linen storage room at the Illinois Beach Resort. The sprinkler kept the fire from spreading until fire crews arrived to extinguish the remaining fire. The [...]
It’s High Time for High-Rise Fire Safety in Chicago & Beyond
By Erik Hoffer, Executive Director, Northern Illinois Fire Sprinkler Advisory Board Summary of Fires in Unsprinklered Residential High-Rises in Chicago This Year Jan. 25: 4850 S. Lake Park Ave. - 1 resident death Apr. 5: 1212 N. Lake Shore Dr. [...]
Fire Sprinklers Control High-Rise Arson Fire
October 16, 2023 ROCKFORD, IL – Fire sprinklers controlled multiple intentionally set fires at the Olesen Plaza residential high-rise building. When fire crews arrived, they found five separate fires on the third, sixth and eighth floors. Authorities said the building’s surveillance [...]
Fire Sprinkler Extinguished Fire at Home Depot
October 16, 2023 HOMEWOOD, IL – Fire sprinklers extinguished a fire in a storage rack at Home Depot. When fire crews arrived, employees and patrons had safely evacuated. According to Homewood Fire Chief Bob Grabowski, the building’s sprinkler system operated well [...]
Fire Sprinkler Extinguishes Restaurant Kitchen Fire
October 11, 2023 Deerfield, IL – A single fire sprinkler extinguished a garbage can fire in the kitchen of the Hot Pot & Sushi restaurant. The garbage can contained combustible products including paper, cardboard, food products and cooking oil. No injuries [...]
Fire Sprinkler Controls Fire at Printing Equipment Facility
October 10, 2023 BATAVIA, IL – One sprinkler controlled a fire at PARAMCO, a printing equipment supplier, until firefighters arrived to extinguish the fire. According to Fire Marshal Tom Cote, Batavia Fire Department, the sprinklers prevented an estimated $99,100 in damages. [...]