Automatic Sprinklers Contain Industrial Fire in New Lenox

Article Summary: New Lenox firefighters responded to a machinery fire at a facility on Berens Drive early Tuesday afternoon, where the building’s fire suppression system prevented the blaze from spreading.

New Lenox Fire Incident Key Points:

• Crews were dispatched to 2251 Berens Drive at 1:12 p.m. for a reported structure fire.

• Firefighters discovered a baling machine on fire in an isolated room.

• The building’s automatic sprinkler system activated, keeping the fire in check until crews arrived.

• Assistance was provided by the Frankfort and Manhattan Fire Protection Districts.

The New Lenox Fire Protection District responded to a reported structure fire on Tuesday, finding a piece of industrial machinery ablaze within a commercial facility.

Crews were dispatched to 2251 Berens Drive at 1:12 p.m. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered smoke conditions throughout the building and located a baling machine on fire in an isolated room.

According to district officials, the facility’s automatic sprinkler system had already activated prior to the crews’ arrival. The system successfully kept the fire in check, allowing firefighters to supplement the suppression efforts and further extinguish the flames.

While the incident remains ongoing, officials stated the scene is currently under control.

Multiple agencies assisted at the scene and provided station coverage to ensure continued service to the community. These agencies included the Frankfort Fire Protection District and the Manhattan Fire Protection District.

Further information regarding the cause of the fire or damage estimates will be released as it becomes available.