Fire in the 2000 Block of Schumacher Lane

NAPERVILLE, Ill. — At 11:29 p.m. on Sunday, July 14, the Naperville Emergency Communications Center (ECC) received a call about smoke in a residential structure located on the 2000 block of Schumacher Lane. The Naperville ECC immediately dispatched a full still assignment consisting of two engines, one ladder truck, one medic unit, and two battalion commanders. While units were en route, the ECC received a report of flames seen. The alarm was immediately upgraded to a general alarm, adding one heavy rescue, an additional medic, ladder truck, and engine. 

At 11:33 p.m., the first fire suppression companies arrived on the scene and reported smoke and visible fire from the roof line of the structure. Initial arriving companies completed a 360-degree survey of the structure, provided an on-scene report, established command, and began fire operations. The homeowner and their family were home at the time of the incident; all occupants were able to exit the home before the fire department arrived.

Fire companies immediately began offensive fire operations, including deploying handlines and initiating interior primary search. Crews overhauled the fire building to ensure fire spread was limited and no adjoining structures were damaged as a result of the fire. The fire was controlled within 15 minutes, and companies remained on the scene for an hour to ensure the residence was secured.

The Naperville Fire Department was assisted on the scene by the Naperville Police Department and the Naperville Electric Department. The cause of the fire was determined to be storm-related. Damage to the home is estimated at $150,000, and the home was deemed uninhabitable. There were no 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.