Naperville: Structure Fire in the 1500 Block of Black Walnut Court

NAPERVILLE, Ill. ~ On Thursday, May 14, at approximately 5:46 p.m., the Naperville Emergency Communications Center (ECC) received a 911 call regarding a potential fire at a residence on Black Walnut Court. The ECC immediately dispatched a full still assignment, which included two engines, one ladder truck, one medic unit, and two battalion commanders.

Upon arrival, the responding units conducted a thorough survey of the structure and provided an on-scene report. It was determined that there was smoke coming from the roof of the garage. As a result, the response was upgraded to a general alarm, which added additional resources such as a ladder truck, an engine company, a battalion commander, a medic unit, and a heavy rescue company.

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Further investigation revealed an active fire in the attic of the attached garage. Fortunately, all occupants were safely out of the structure. Fire suppression companies quickly deployed a handline and were able to extinguish the fire in the attic. Crews then worked to overhaul the area and ensure that any hidden embers were fully extinguished.

The Naperville Fire Department received assistance from both the Naperville Police Department and Bolingbrook Fire Department at the scene. The estimated damage to the residence is $100,000. After conducting an investigation into the cause of the fire, it was determined to be accidental. The City of Naperville Transportation, Engineering and Development Department deemed the home habitable after review.

Thankfully, there were no reported injuries to civilians or firefighters during this incident. The prompt response and efficient actions taken by all involved helped contain this potentially dangerous situation.

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