Dogs Rescued from Hinsdale House Fire

Only the outside of a house in the 5800 block of South Grant Street was damaged in a Monday afternoon fire, thanks to the rapid work of Hinsdale firefighters.

A neighbor called 911 around 5:23 p.m. to report the house fire, and Hinsdale fire personnel, who were nearby cleaning up after their annual softball tournament, responded quickly, according to the Hinsdale Fire Department.

The homeowner arrived at the scene around the same time firefighters were going into the house, and he told them only his dogs were inside. He helped firefighters bring the dogs to safety.

The fire appears to have been an accident that started outside the south side of the house, near a pool heater and air conditioning units, the fire department reported.

No one was injured, and damages are estimated at $20,000

Oak Brook, Clarendon Hills, Pleasantview, Westmont and Western Springs fire departments helped with overhaul efforts. Oakbrook Terrace and La Grange Fire departments stood by the Hinsdale Fire Station for any other calls.