NAPERVILLE, Ill. —  At 6:48 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 19, Naperville’s Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) received a call for a structure fire in a single-family home located in the 3200 Block of Haider Ave. 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 6:53 p.m., Engine Company 6 arrived on scene reporting flames from the chimney. Engine 6 deployed a handline into the interior of the house and found no fire extension into the residence. The fire was contained to the fireplace and chimney and an exterior attack was conducted, assisted by Naperville Truck 7. At 7:19 p.m. the fire was deemed under control. Fire companies remained on the scene another 30 minutes to ensure all fire had been extinguished in the chimney.

The Naperville Fire Department was assisted by the Naperville Police, Public Works, Plainfield and Oswego Fire Departments. The cause was deemed accidental. There were no injuries to any occupants or firefighters while operating on scene. The building was deemed to be habitable with some damage to the interior due to extinguishment.

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.