Structure Fire in the 3000 Block of Tussell Street

NAPERVILLE, Ill. —  At 1:53 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, the Naperville Emergency Communications Center (ECC) received a 911 call for a possible structure fire at residential property on the 3000 block of Tussell Street. The Naperville ECC immediately dispatched a general alarm assignment consisting of three engines, two ladder trucks, two medic units, a heavy rescue, and two battalion chiefs.

Initial arriving companies completed a 360-degree survey of the structure, provided an on-scene report, and established command. A search of the residential occupancy was completed, and a fire was found at the rear of the structure. All occupants of the residence were evacuated before the arrival of the fire department. Crews overhauled the fire area and extinguished the fire, ensuring the hazard was contained.

The Naperville Fire Department was assisted on the scene by the City of Naperville Transportation, Engineering and Development Department and the Naperville Police Department. Damage is estimated at $50,000. The cause of the fire has been deemed unintentional. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters reported. No civilians were displaced because of the fire.

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