A structure fire in the 1800 block of Syracuse Avenue, south of 75th Street and east of Ranchview Drive, causes $300,000 in damages. No injuries to residents, pets or firefighters reported. (PN file photos are used to help flag reports about Naperville Fire Department and Police Department responses to emergency calls, always reminding readers that keeping the community safe is everyone’s responsibility. Be alert by day and by night. Bystanders always are appreciated for calling 911. Stay safe.)
Naperville Fire Department Report
At 2:40PM on Fri., May 16, Naperville’s Emergency Communications Center (ECC) received a call reporting a fire at a neighboring residence. Several additional callers confirmed a large volume of fire and smoke coming from the rear of the home on the 1800 block of Syracuse Ave.
A general alarm response was dispatched, consisting of 10 pieces of fire apparatus and 24 personnel.
While fire crews were en route, the homeowners and their pets safely evacuated the building. The first fire unit arrived at 2:47PM and encountered significant fire and smoke conditions at the rear of the structure. Firefighters quickly deployed multiple hose lines to contain and extinguish the blaze. However, strong winds complicated suppression efforts.
At 3:20PM, the response was escalated to a box alarm, adding five more vehicles and 14 personnel to the scene.
The fire was brought under control and deemed extinguished at 4:03PM. Fire personnel remained on the scene for an additional 20 minutes to check for any remaining hot spots.
Fortunately, there were no injuries to residents, pets, or firefighters. However, the Naperville Transportation, Engineering, and Development Team has declared the building uninhabitable. Damage is estimated at over $300,000. The fire displaced two adults and two children.
The cause of the blaze remains under investigation. The Naperville Fire Department was assisted at the scene by the Naperville Police Department, Aurora, Lisle Woodridge, Darien Woodridge, Plainfield, Lockport, and Oswego Fire Departments. Station coverage during the incident was provided by Wheaton, Westmont, Warrenville, Bolingbrook and Plainfield.
Report submitted by Daniel Smith, Division Chief-Operations, Naperville Fire Department.
