Firefighters Battle Structure Fire in 1100 Block of Burke Court

At approximately 11:04 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, Naperville’s Emergency Communication Center (ECC) received a report from a resident stating that a vehicle inside their garage was on fire. The ECC dispatched a general alarm assignment consisting of 10 pieces of fire apparatus and 24 personnel, including an Incident Commander and an Incident Safety Officer. The six residents who were home at the time safely evacuated before fire crews arrived.

At 11:09 p.m., the first-arriving fire company reported heavy fire conditions in the garage, with rapid extension into the remainder of the home. Firefighters confirmed all occupants were out of the home and then deployed multiple hose lines to slow the advancing fire, protect unaffected portions of the structure, and bring the incident under control. The volume and spread of the fire necessitated an extended firefight, as crews encountered fully involved areas of the structure and significant heat and smoke conditions throughout. After a prolonged suppression effort, the fire was declared under control at 12:37 a.m. Crews remained on scene for an additional 60 minutes to address remaining hot spots and conduct overhaul operations.

The Naperville Fire Department was assisted on scene by the Naperville Police Department, the Lisle-Woodridge Fire District, and the American Red Cross. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. No injuries to civilians or firefighters were reported. The structure was deemed uninhabitable by the Naperville Transportation, Engineering, and Development team. The fire caused an estimated $800,000 in damage and displaced six residents.

About Naperville: Located 28 miles west of Chicago, Naperville, Ill., is home to approximately 150,000 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.