Naperville Fire Department Quickly Controls Small Kitchen Fire

Naperville, Ill. - At 1:54 p.m. on Sunday, May 26, Naperville’s Emergency Communications Center (ECC) received a 911 call from a resident who saw smoke coming from their neighbor’s home. The ECC immediately dispatched a general alarm assignment consisting of 10 pieces of fire apparatus and 24 personnel, including an Incident Commander and Incident Safety Officer, to the reported address. While companies were en route, police officers on the scene reported seeing flames in the kitchen.

At 1:59 p.m., the first unit arrived on the scene in the 2800 block of Ledgestone Drive and found a small kitchen fire in the two-story townhome. Crews promptly forced entry into the home and utilized an extinguisher to put out the fire. At 2:02 p.m., the fire was deemed under control.

Fire companies remained on the scene for another 15 minutes to ensure all hot spots were fully extinguished. The cause of the fire was determined to be an unattended candle. Fortunately, no one was home at the time of the incident, and no injuries were reported among firefighters.

The fire caused an estimated $5,000 in damages, but the building remained habitable. The Naperville Fire Department was assisted on the scene by the Naperville Police Department.

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.