Crime & Safety
Aurora House Deemed Uninhabitable After Fire: AFD
A house was destroyed after a fully involved fire broke out at the rear of the house, officials said.
AURORA, IL — A house in the 2400 block of Crescent Lane was destroyed in a fire in the afternoon of Dec. 6, Aurora Department officials said Monday.
A total of 26 personnel responded to the fire that started at about 4:50 p.m., with the first units to arrive finding smoke showing from the rear of the single-family house. Inside, a fully involved fire was burning, according to a news release.
Homeowners confirmed to first responders that all occupants safely evacuated. Some crews deployed a hose line to extinguish the fire while others searched and ventilated the home. Firefighters found smoke throughout the house but no fire extension, officials said.
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No injuries were reported, according to the release.
“As we head into the colder months, it’s important to take a fresh look at the fire risks around your home,” Aurora Deputy Fire Chief Kevin Nickel said in a statement. “From heating equipment to holiday decorations to indoor workspaces, small hazards can quickly become dangerous if overlooked. A few extra minutes of prevention can go a long way.”The cause of the fire remains under investigation.Find out what's happening in Aurorafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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