Firefighters Respond to Waterflow Alarm on East Side, Find Broken Sprinkler Head

Firefighters responded to water flow activation alarm on the 1900 block of Atwood Avenue, where an occupant stated he knocked off a sprinkler head in his unit. Engine Co. 3 confirmed a fire sprinkler activation had occurred on the third floor and immediately shut down the sprinkler system. Firefighters removed the toilet in the affected unit so they could begin to direct water toward the plumbing system. The extent of damage forced the displacement of the occupant in the primary apartment unit as well as the unit below. Building maintenance responded to assist with cleanup in both units and to help occupants find alternate accommodations.