Structure Fire in the 4300 Block of Clearwater Lane

NAPERVILLE, Ill. — At approximately 2:32 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25, Naperville’s Emergency Communications Center (ECC) received a call from a bystander(s) who reported something on fire on the exterior of a single family home. Naperville 911 (ECC) dispatched a general alarm assignment consisting of nine pieces of fire apparatus and a total of 27 personnel, including an Incident Commander, Incident Safety Officer and a Division Chief, to the reported address.

At 2:37 p.m. the first vehicle arrived on scene and found visible smoke coming from the side of a single-family home. Fire companies assisted one resident out of the home and then quickly stretched a hose line to contain the fire. No fire extension into the interior of the home was found, with all damage contained to the exterior. Within a few minutes, the fire was deemed under control. Fire companies remained on the scene another 30 minutes to ensure the fire was completely extinguished.

The Naperville Fire Department was assisted on scene by the Naperville Police Department and the Naperville Electric Department. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. There were no injuries to any occupants or firefighters while operating on scene. The building was deemed to be habitable by the Naperville Fire Department. The blaze is estimated to have caused an approximate $15,000 in damages.

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.