Fire crews opened doors and used fans to air out the building.
A few dozen people huddled near the Madison entrance until fire officials cleared the building.
The fire appeared to be caused by a malfunction with a cooking unit, said Roger Cruz, captain of the Champaign Fire department.
Several students claim that brisket grilled in the garage sparked the malfunction. Because of the enclosed space, subsequent smoke led to the fire. That speculation, however, has not been confirmed by the authorities.
“It’s gotten really inconvenient but it’s okay,” said Thompson. “It’s something exciting every week.” The quick response time to these types of emergencies reassures her.
“I suppose it’s good that the fire alarms are so sensitive and the fire trucks are always here relatively quickly,” said Thompson.
“Thankfully no one’s hurt,” said Luke Peterson, freshman in DGS.
*** NO MEDIA COVERAGE — FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTED *** On September 25, 2016 at 9:57 a.m., Gurnee Fire Department responded to the Extended Stay Hotel for a True Alarm. Upon arrival, firefighters found that the building was evacuated.
The first engine went to the panel and noted a water-flow on the 3rd floor. Engine 1311 investigated and found water coming from room #302. Engine 1311 made entry and found a trash can fire that had been put out by the sprinkler in the room. A primary search revealed a small dog in the room.
Truck 1331 ventilated the room and Engine 1312 checked for extension and water damage. Rescue 1344 took the panel and had lobby control. Power was shut off to room #302. The sprinkler system was shut down and the hotel posted a fire watch. Hotel management will take care of clean-up and will contact alarm company.
NO MEDIA COVERAGE – FD REPORTED: At 01:41 the FD responded to an activated fire alarm at 1602 N. Barclay Blvd. Upon arrival, fire companies found an activated fire alarm with water flowing from the sprinkler system. After further investigation they discovered a fire in unit 1602. The fire was held in check by the sprinkler system followed by complete extinguishment with FD hose lines.
Key Fob business. Electrical in nature, three heads went off in small warehouse. Racks with neatly stacked product cardboard and lower level small plastic totes.