Contributed photo
Contributed photo
NAPERVILLE, Ill. — At approximately 12:30 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 1, Naperville’s Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) received a call for a structure fire in a single-family residence located in the 2200 block of Salisbury Dr. Naperville 911(PSAP) dispatched a general alarm assignment consisting of 10 pieces of fire apparatus and 24 personnel.
Within six minutes of the initial 911 call, the first vehicle arrived on the scene and found smoke showing from the attached garage of a two-story single family dwelling. All occupants of the home self-evacuated prior to the fire department’s arrival. Fire companies deployed a hose line and conducted an aggressive interior fire attack to extinguish the fire that was contained to the attached garage. Companies remained on the scene for an additional hour extinguishing hot spots and removing smoke from the home.
The Bolingbrook Fire Department provided coverage at a Naperville fire station during this incident. Naperville was assisted on the scene by the Naperville Police. The cause of the fire was determined to be improperly discarded smoking materials. There was a minor injury to a civilian, who was treated on scene and did not require transport to a hospital. There were no injuries to firefighters.
The home suffered moderate fire and smoke damage confined to the garage and will remain habitable. The estimated damages are approximately $20,000 in damage to the home and contents of the garage.
About Naperville
Located 28 miles west of Chicago, Naperville, Ill., is home to approximately 145,000 people. This vibrant, thriving city consistently ranks as a top community in the nation in which to live, raise children and retire. The city is home to acclaimed public and parochial schools, the best public library system in the country, an array of healthcare options and an exceptionally low crime rate. Naperville has ready access to a variety of public transportation, housing and employment options. The city's diversified employer base features high technology firms, retailers and factories, as well as small and home-based businesses. Residents also enjoy world-class parks, diverse worship options, the opportunity to serve on several City boards and commissions, a thriving downtown shopping and dining area, a renowned outdoor history museum known as Naper Settlement and an active civic community. For more information, please visit our website at www.naperville.il.us.
City of Naperville | 400 S. Eagle St. | Naperville, IL 60540 | www.naperville.il.us
Alerts Sign-up