Friday, April 27, 2012

Fire at office building controlled by single sprinkler (Lake Zurich, IL)

At 2012 hours on April 17, 2012, the Lake Zurich Fire Rescue Department 
received a fire alarm from the Offices of Deer Park Office building. Upon 
arrival it was discovered that one sprinkler head had activated outside the 
south stairwell on the second floor. A fire had started from workmen leaving a
pile of rags in the corner after using them to stain a brand new floor in
an  office build-out. A rug and drywall were burned along with minimal water
damage  to the floor.

"The sprinkler system did its job. One head controlled what could of been 
a devastating fire with major damage. Tenants were back to work the next day
without interruption. Damage was estimated at less than $10,000.00. A
great save of a million dollar three story office building."

John M. Bzdusek Sr.
Fire Inspector
Lake Zurich Fire Rescue Department

**NO MEDIA COVERAGE FOUND - FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORTED**

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