Firefighters extinguished two house fires within 16 hours. One Naperville Police Officer was transported from today’s scene for smoke inhalation and has been released. No other injuries were 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.)
Old Farm at Naperville / Basement Fire 200 Block of Cedarbrook Road / July 15, 2026
At 7:33AM on Wed., July 15, the Naperville Emergency Communications Center (ECC) received a 911 call reporting smoke and possible fire inside a residence on the 200 block of Cedarbrook Road.
The Naperville ECC immediately dispatched a general alarm response consisting of three engines, two trucks, two medic units, one heavy rescue, and three battalion vehicles of three engines to the residence. Initial arriving companies completed a 360-degree survey of the structure, provided an on-scene report, and established command. Responding units found smoke showing from the front of the home on arrival.
The fire was confined to the basement of the structure. All occupants of the residence were confirmed out of the structure.
Fire suppression companies extinguished the fire, conducted ventilation operations, and searched the occupancy for fire extension and remaining life safety concerns. After the fire had been extinguished fire suppression crews continued to overhaul the fire area, ensuring the hazard was contained.
The Naperville Fire Department was assisted on the scene by the Naperville Police Department. Damage to the residence and contents was estimated at $70,000 dollars. The initial fire investigation deemed the cause of the fire as accidental.
The occupancy was deemed uninhabitable by the Naperville Transportation Engineering and Development Group.
One Naperville Police Officer was transported from the scene for smoke inhalation and has since been released.
Hobson West / Attic Fire 1000 Block of Williamsburg Drive / July 14, 2026
At 3:57PM on Tues., July 14, 2026, the Naperville Emergency Communications Center (ECC) received a 911 call reporting an odor of smoke inside the residence on the 1000 block of Williamsburg Drive.
The Naperville ECC immediately dispatched a dual response consisting of two fire suppression vehicles to the residence. Initial arriving companies completed a 360-degree survey of the structure, provided an on-scene report, and established command. Responding units found smoke and a small active fire in the attic of the residential structure. All occupants of the residence were confirmed out of the structure.
The alarm was elevated to a full still consisting of two engines, one truck, one medic, and two battalion vehicles.
Fire suppression companies extinguished the fire, conducted ventilation operations, and searched the occupancy for fire extension and remaining life safety concerns. After the fire had been extinguished fire suppression crews continued to overhaul the fire area and extinguish smoldering embers, ensuring the hazard was contained.
The Naperville Fire Department was assisted on the scene by the Naperville Police Department. Damage to the residence and contents was estimated at $100,000. The initial fire investigation deemed the cause of the fire as unintentional.
The occupancy was deemed habitable and returned to the homeowner. There were no reported injuries to civilians or firefighters.
Reports submitted by Stephen Shink CFO, Deputy Chief – Naperville Fire Department.
