Structure Fire in the 0 Block of Harbor Court

NAPERVILLE, Ill. — At 7:46 p.m. on Wednesday, May 20, the Naperville Emergency Communications Center (ECC) received a 911 call reporting a possible fire inside a structure on the 0 block of Harbor Court. The Naperville ECC immediately dispatched a general alarm assignment consisting of three engines, two ladder trucks, two medic units, one heavy rescue, and two battalion commanders.

Initial arriving companies completed a 360-degree survey of the structure, provided an on-scene report and established command. Responding units found smoke emanating from the rear of the structure. After further investigation, units found an active fire in the residence's kitchen. All occupants were confirmed out of the structure. Fire suppression companies extinguished the remaining fire in the unit. Crews continued to overhaul the fire area and extinguish smoldering embers, ensuring the hazard was contained.

The Naperville Fire Department was assisted on the scene by the Naperville Police Department. Damage is estimated at $10,000. The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental. The occupancy was deemed habitable after review by the City of Naperville Transportation, Engineering and Development (TED) Business Group. There were no reported injuries to civilians or firefighters.

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