NAPERVILLE, Ill. — At 12:33 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, Naperville’s Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) received a 911 call from a resident reporting a fire in their neighbor’s single-family home. A general alarm was dispatched to the reported structure fire. A general alarm assignment consists of three engines, two ladder trucks, one squad, two ambulances and two shift commanders.
Within four minutes of the initial 911 call, Engine 4 arrived on scene, had heavy black smoke coming from roof and reported an attic fire burning through the roof. Engine 4 established command and quickly stretched a hose line to extinguish the fire.
The first truck on scene arrived shortly after, and put their main ladder pipe up to extinguish the main body of fire in attic area. Nobody was home at the time of the fire, and there was one animal in the house. Salvage and overhaul was performed on the interior and exterior of the house, along with smoke removal and extinguishment of any hidden fire.
The Naperville Fire Department was assisted on the scene by the Naperville Police Department, Transportation, Engineering and Development Department (TED), NICOR, the Naperville Water Utility and The American Red Cross. The West Chicago Fire Protection District, Aurora Fire Department, and Lisle-Woodridge Fire Protection District provided coverage for Naperville fire stations during this incident. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians. Naperville Fire Investigators worked on scene to determine the cause of this fire.
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.
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