On the evening of May 23, the Naperville Fire Department responded promptly to a kitchen fire in a residence on Capistrano Court, located west of Route 59 and north of 75th Street. The fire was reported at 6:36 PM when the Naperville Emergency Communications Center received an alarm activation.

Swift Response and Coordination

The initial response involved a single unit dispatched to investigate the alarm. Upon arrival, firefighters were informed by residents of a fire on the third floor. The situation was quickly escalated to a General Alarm Assignment, which included three engines, two ladder trucks, two medic units, one heavy rescue, and two battalion commanders.

Fire suppression teams conducted a thorough 360-degree survey of the structure, established command, and provided an on-scene report. Upon entry, they discovered an active fire in the kitchen area. All occupants had safely evacuated the premises by this time.

Efficient Firefighting Efforts

Firefighters deployed handlines to extinguish the blaze and continued to overhaul the area to ensure all smoldering embers were fully extinguished. The quick and coordinated efforts of the Naperville Fire Department prevented the fire from spreading to adjoining units, which remained unaffected.

The DuPage County Sheriff’s Police Department assisted on the scene, ensuring the safety of the area. The fire, which caused an estimated $125,000 in damage, was determined to be accidental. Fortunately, no injuries were reported among civilians or firefighters.

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of community vigilance and the effectiveness of emergency response teams in maintaining public safety. Residents are encouraged to remain alert and report emergencies promptly.

Original reporting: Positively Naperville (Aurora area) — read the source article.