Category Archives: Other Business
Salem, VA – Structure fire at landfill mostly extinguished by sprinkler system; No injuries reported
New Orleans, LA – Fire at nightclub on Bourbon Street is kept from spreading by sprinkler system
Ponoka, AB, Canada – Fire in recycle bin at government building extinguished by sprinkler system
Trenton, NJ – Sprinkler system helps control fire after SUV crashes into building
Houston, TX – Fire below concourse level of Toyota Center arena put out by sprinkler system
Crystal Lake, IL – Firefighters; Sprinkler system control potentially dangerous fire at chemical supply company
Morris, IL – Fire at electronics recycling facility suppressed by sprinkler system
Plainfield, IL – (No Media Coverage) Bathroom fire at auto repair business extinguished by single sprinkler; Business remains open
** No Media Coverage – Fire Dept Reported **
“On 4-3-18 at 12:21 pm the Plainfield Fire Protection District responded to an alarm at the Merlin Muffler Shop, 14120 S. Route 30 in Plainfield, IL. Fireworks had started a fire within a restroom at this business and 1 fire sprinkler head extinguished the fire. It is estimated that $350,000 was saved due to the fire sprinkler system extinguishing the fire and making it possible for the business to remain open. “The fire sprinkler system prevented the fire from spreading and causing extensive damage to the building and its contents as well as preventing anyone from getting injured by the fire. The business was able to open the same day.”