Firefighters Extinguish Fire in the 900 Block of N. Webster Street

NAPERVILLE, Ill. — At 5:35 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 2, the Naperville Emergency Communications Center (ECC) received a call about an exterior fire at a residential structure located on the 900 block of North Webster Street. The Naperville ECC immediately dispatched a general alarm assignment consisting of three engines, two ladder trucks, two medic units, a heavy rescue unit, and two battalion commanders. While units were en route, the ECC received a report of flames seen. 

At 5:41 a.m., the first fire suppression companies arrived on scene and reported smoke and visible fire from the roof and rear 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. Because the home was unoccupied at the time of the incident, a search of the occupancy was completed to ensure there weren’t any inhabitants in the structure.

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 because of the fire. The fire was controlled at 5:55 a.m. Companies remained on the scene awaiting the arrival of a fire investigator.

The Naperville Fire Department was assisted on the scene by the Naperville Police Department and the Naperville Emergency Management Agency. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Damage to the home is estimated at $50,000. 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.