At 12:34 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 26, Naperville’s Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) received an automatic fire alarm in a four-story hotel. The initial response was a dual response, with Engine 4 and Squad 9 responding. Within seven minutes E4 arrived on scene and reported smoke in the building, which was coming from an air conditioning unit on the north side of the second floor. E4 upgraded to a general alarm for heavy black smoke in the building and flames from the A/C unit on the outside of the structure. A general alarm assignment consists of three engines, two ladder trucks, one squad, two ambulances, and two shift commanders. E4 pulled a hose line and extinguished the fire from the interior hallway.

Three civilians and a dog were removed from the hotel room on the second floor. The two children were removed through the window by firefighters off a ground ladder. The mother and the dog walked out of the hotel through the interior stairs. The mother and two children were later evaluated by EMS personnel on the scene. The mother was transported to Edward Hospital with minor injuries. The two children were left in the care of their father and were not transported to the hospital.

The Naperville Fire Department was assisted on the scene by the Naperville Police Department. Lisle-Woodridge FPD and the Wheaton FD provided coverage for Naperville fire stations during this incident. One firefighter was evaluated at the scene for a minor injury and signed a medical release. Naperville Fire Investigators are currently 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.