This past weekend, a fire sprinkler system in a six-year-old home in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, contained and extinguished a kitchen fire before it was able to become destructive and possibly deadly. The fire was caused by a coffee maker that was too close to a gas stovetop, where a boiling pot of water was left unattended. The homeowners, who were in the backyard, noticed the fire and called the fire department just before a single fire sprinkler activated.
This is great news. The village of Glen Ellyn should be commended fro enacting this ordinance. Kitchen fires can be very serious and often lead to terrible injuries, I am glad to hear that was avoided.
ReplyDeleteMurray Pound
Gold Seal Master Builder
We couldn't agree more. Thanks for your support Murray. This is another shining example of how SPRINKLERS SAVE LIVES!
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