NAPERVILLE, Ill. — At 07:07 a.m. on Wednesday January 12, Naperville’s Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) received a call for the structure fire at a single-family residence in the 30w100 block of Claymore Lane. Naperville 911(PSAP) dispatched a general alarm assignment consisting of 10 pieces of fire apparatus and 24 personnel including an Incident Commander and Incident Safety Officer to the reported address.

At 07:09 a.m. the first vehicle arrived on scene and discovered a fire on the rear deck that was beginning to impinge on the home. Fire companies stretched hose lines to the rear of the home and quickly began extinguishing the fire. At 07:18 a.m., the fire was under control. Crews were able stop it in time and limit the damage to the exterior of the home.

The residents were alerted to the fire when they walked downstairs and saw flames outside their window. All four residents were able to safely evacuate prior to the fire department’s arrival. The Naperville Fire Department was assisted on the scene by the Naperville Police Department. The cause of the fire is still under investigation by the Naperville Fire Department fire investigation team. There were no injuries to any occupants or firefighters while operating on scene. The building was deemed to be habitable by the Naperville Transportation, Engineering, and Development Team. The blaze is estimated to have caused $20,000 in damages.

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.