The Monroe Fire Department responded to a reported water flow alarm at RR Donnelly on May 9th at 1:30am. Crews found the sprinkler system was activated, smoke in the building and some damaged windows.
Fire Officials determined that there had been an explosion and fire, that was controlled by the sprinkler system. The Monroe Fire Department reported that there was some damage to equipment and the building.
RR Donnelley is a commercial printer. According to the Fire Department the business had backup equipment on site, and contractors were present by 4am working on site.
The Monroe Fire Department took to Facebook to credit the sprinkler system for keeping the fire controlled and potentially keeping the explosion from turning into a very large and dangerous event.