Fire Sprinkler Saves 2020
Fire Sprinklers Stop a Fire from Spreading in a Palatine Apartment Building
February 2020
PALATINE, IL (February 29, 2020) – Two fire sprinklers extinguished a fire in an apartment bathroom early Saturday morning.
Firefighters were called to the apartment building located on the 1100 block of North Sterling Avenue in Palatine. Upon arrival they found moderate smoke and the two activated fire sprinklers. The fire was limited to the bathroom.
There were no injuries and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Source: Daily Herald
Fire Sprinkler Stops Fire From Spreading in West Dundee Apartment
February 2020
WEST DUNDEE, IL (February 21, 2020) – A fire sprinkler prevented a fire from spreading into a second floor apartment located at Canterfield Parkway in West Dundee. According to a press release issued from the village, residents heard the alarm after furniture located on the balcony caught on fire. All residents evacuated by the time firefighters arrived. Authorities believe careless use of smoking material caused the fire. No one was injured.
Source: Daily Herald
Fire Sprinklers Stop Fire From Spreading in Chicago High-Rise Loading Dock
February 2020
CHICAGO, IL (February 13, 2020) – Fire sprinklers prevented a fire from spreading in a loading dock at Lake Shore Plaza, a 38-story residential high-rise building in Chicago’s Streeterville neighborhood.
Fire Sprinkler Saves Deerfield Condominium from Extensive Damage
February 2020
DEERFIELD, IL (February 2, 2020) – A single fire sprinkler extinguished a fire in a unit at Coromandel Condominiums on Kelburn Road in Deerfield. According to Fire Marshal Brian McCarthy, Deerfield Bannockburn Fire Protection District, the fire started in the interior compartment of a furnace located in a small closet. The sprinkler in the closet activated and extinguished the fire before the fire department arrived. Four occupants were able to safely escape.
“The sprinkler activated and operated as designed and completely extinguished the fire, which prevented the fire from spreading into concealed spaces. The fire alarm activated which lead to the safe evacuation of the building,” McCarthy said.
Because of the sprinkler activation, extensive damage was prevented. McCarthy estimated the amount saved to be in excess of $1,000,000.
Source: Save-A-Day form. Brian McCarthy, Deerfield Bannockburn Fire Protection District.
Fire Sprinklers Save Animals At Orland Park Pet Store
January 2020
ORLAND PARK, IL (January 28, 2020) – Fire sprinklers prevented a fire from spreading, saving animals at Chicago Fish and Coral Company in Orland Park. According to Ray Hanania, spokesperson for the Orland Park Fire Protection District, fire sprinklers activated after the fire started, firefighters extinguished a small fire when they arrived. All animals were safe and in good condition.
The store’s owner said the fire stemmed from a chiller near a fish tank. The shop was expected to open two days after the fire.
Source: Chicago Sun Times
Fire Sprinklers Control Fire at Retirement Community
January 2020
ELMHURST, IL (January 21, 2020) – According to Tri-State Fire Alerts, a fire sprinkler controlled a fire on the 5th floor at 1050 S. Euclid in Elmhurst. Park Place is an independent retirement community.
Source: Tri-State Fire Alerts FB post
Fire Sprinklers Help Extinguish a Fire in a Department Store Fitting Room
January 2020
SPRINGFIELD, IL (January 5, 2020) – Fire crews were dispatched to Gordman’s department store in Springfield, January 5 at 12:15p.m. Upon arrival, firefighters found a fire above and inside a dressing room. According to Springfield Fire Chief Allen Reyne, the fire was extinguished within minutes from fire sprinklers and the fire department.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Source: News Channel ABC20
Fire Sprinklers Stop a Fire From Spreading in Historic Chicago High-Rise
January 2020
CHICAGO, IL (January 4, 2020) – According to the Chicago Fire Department, a fire sprinkler kept a fire in check in a compactor room at the Midwest Apartment high-rise located at 6 North Hamlin Boulevard. According to the Midwest Apartment website, this historic national landmark was once a prominent athletic club and hotel.
Source: Chicago Fire Department Media
Fire Sprinkler Protects Resident in Rockford Apartment Fire
January 2020
ROCKFORD, IL (January 4, 2020) – Fire sprinklers prevented a kitchen fire in an apartment from becoming deadly allowing the resident to safely escape.
At approximately 6:30 p.m. January 4, Rockford fire crews said the occupant of the unit at the nine-story Valkommen Plaza Apartments, located at 310 7th Street, initially reported that they were unable to escape. A fire sprinkler activated, keeping the fire from spreading, protecting the resident and preventing any further damage to the building.
There were no reported injuries and the cause of the fire is under investigation.
Source: WTVO 17ABC