Lisle-Woodridge Fire District firefighters and paramedics responded about 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, April 21, 2021 to report of a house fire in the block of 8100 Gatewood Lane in Woodridge. A neighbor called 9-1-1 to report they noticed smoke coming from the residence.
According to Lisle-Woodridge Fire District, a general alarm structure fire assignment was dispatched, which consist of four engines, two ladder trucks, two ambulances, and command staff.
The first fire unit arrived on the scene and reported heavy smoke and fire coming from the first floor window of a detached single-family home. A neighbor at the scene advised firefighters that there may be an occupant in the residence. Firefighters initiated an aggressive interior fire attack, and searched the home. Firefighters determined the home was not occupied during the time they were working at the fire scene.
The seat of the fire was located in the lower level of the home, which included heavy fire and high heat conditions. The fire was under control approximately 15 minutes after the first unit arrived. Companies remained on the scene until approximately 12:30 p.m., performing salvage and overhaul duties. The structure was deemed uninhabitable by the Village of Woodridge Building Department representative.
Firefighters, paramedics and/or command officers from Lombard Fire Department, Darien-Woodridge Fire District, and Downers Grove Fire Department were assigned mutual aid.
An investigation is being completed by the Lisle-Woodridge Fire District Investigation Team. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
Flash flooding swept across parts of the Northeast on Monday evening, as a slow-moving weather front delivered heavy thunderstorms and…
Chicago Fire FC endured a narrow 2–1 defeat to San Diego FC on Saturday evening at Soldier Field, despite a…
An aggressive wildfire at Grand Canyon National Park’s North Rim has destroyed the historic Grand Canyon Lodge along with up…
Heavy Rain Triggers Second Major Flood Emergency in Central Texas A fresh round of torrential rainfall has triggered widespread flooding…
For the first time in nearly two decades, air travelers in the United States can keep their shoes on during…
The Minnesota Twins will attempt to complete a three-game sweep of the Chicago Cubs on Thursday afternoon, wrapping up the…
This website uses cookies.