Deck Fire in the 300 Block of Waxwing Avenue

NAPERVILLE, Ill. — At 6:47 p.m. on Saturday, May 6, Naperville’s Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) received a call about a possible structure fire at a residential occupancy in the 300 block of Waxwing Avenue. PSAP immediately dispatched a general alarm response, consisting of three engines, two ladder trucks, one heavy rescue squad, two medic units and two battalion commanders.

Squad 8 arrived on scene within four minutes, where they found a two-story, wood-framed, multifamily residential structure with smoke emanating from the rear of the home. First-arriving companies completed a 360-degree survey of the occupancy and found a fire on an attached deck in the rear of the home. Crews stretched a 1 3/4-inch handline to the rear of the structure and had the fire out within five minutes of arrival. Crews on the scene confirmed that all occupants had evacuated the house before NFD’s arrival. Overhaul operations on the outside of the home and interior revealed no fire extension was found into the main structure. Fire crews remained on the scene for 30 minutes to look for any fire extension and assist the homeowners.

The Naperville Fire Department was assisted on the scene by the Naperville Police Department. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Damages to the home and deck are estimated at $15,000. There were no injuries to any firefighters or residents due to the fire. The home was deemed habitable, and residents were returned to their occupancy.

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.