Structure Fire in the 2400 Block of Kingsley Drive

NAPERVILLE, Ill. — At 11:29 p.m. on Sunday, May 31, the Naperville Emergency Communications Center (ECC) received a 911 call reporting a structure fire in the 2400 block of Kingsley Drive. The alarm was immediately dispatched as a general alarm assignment consisting of three engines, two ladder trucks, two medic units, one heavy rescue and two battalion commanders. 

Upon arrival, fire suppression companies completed a 360-degree survey of the structure, provided an on-scene report, and established command. All occupants were confirmed out of the structure. Heavy fire was found in the rear of the structure. Handlines and master streams were deployed to extinguish the fire. Fire suppression companies extinguished the fire at the residence and assessed the extent of the extension to neighboring structures. Crews continued to overhaul the fire area and extinguish smoldering embers, ensuring the hazard was contained. The unmanned aerial system was utilized to identify hotspots and ensure the fire was fully extinguished.

The Naperville Fire Department was assisted on the scene by the Naperville Police Department, the Bolingbrook Fire Department, Nicor and other city departments. Damage is estimated at $850,000. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. The residence was deemed uninhabitable, and there were no reported injuries to civilians or firefighters.

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.