Structure fire in 300 block of Hazelwood Drive leaves residence uninhabitable. No civilian injuries. One firefighter suffered a minor injury, was treated on the scene and released. (PN file photos are used to help flag reports about Naperville Fire Department and Police Department responses to emergency calls such as ones from alert passersby, always reminding readers that keeping the community safe is everyone’s responsibility. Thanks to all neighbors who called 911. Be alert. Stay safe.)
At 2:46PM Sun., Feb. 20, Naperville’s Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) received a 911 call from the resident reporting a fire involving their home. A general alarm was dispatched to the reported structure fire.
Subsequent to the initial call, PSAP received numerous calls reporting a fire at the same residence from neighboring people. A general alarm assignment consists of three engines, two ladder trucks, one squad, two ambulances, and two shift commanders.
Five minutes after the initial 911 call, Squad 8 arrived on scene and reported heavy fire from the rear of the single family dwelling, as well as heavy smoke showing from all sides. Squad 8 verified everyone was out of the house and deployed a hand-line to the main body of fire. After the arrival of other Naperville Fire companies, multiple hose lines as well as an aerial water stream was utilized to gain control of the fire.
The general alarm was upgraded to a box alarm response bringing an additional three Naperville Fire companies, an Oswego FPD truck, and Chief Officers from Naperville, Warrenville FPD, Lisle FPD, Downers Grove, and Bolingbrook.
The Naperville Fire Department was also assisted on the scene by the Naperville Police Department, Transportation, Engineering, Development (TED), Naperville Electric, Naperville Emergency Management Agency, The Dupage County Arson Task Force, and Nicor. 300 block of Hazelwood Dr.
The Warrenville FPD, Bolingbrook FD, Darien Woodridge FPD, Westmont FD, Wheaton FD, Oswego FPD, and the Lombard FD provided coverage for Naperville fire stations during this incident.
The occupants of the home were evaluated for burn injuries and smoke inhalation at the scene. One firefighter suffered a minor injury that did not require medical attention.
The home incurred significant damage. The cause of this fire is currently under investigation by the Naperville Fire Investigation Team. The residence was determined to be uninhabitable due to smoke and fire damage.
Report submitted by John R. Sergeant , EMT-P, M.B.A, Division Chief – Training and Safety, Naperville Fire Department.
