Crime & Safety
No Injuries, 2 Dogs Rescued From New Lenox House Fire: NLFPD
The fire happened in the 900 block of Schoolgate late Friday afternoon, fire officials said.
NEW LENOX, IL — No injuries were reported and two dogs are safe after being rescued from a New Lenox house fire Friday afternoon, the New Lenox Fire Protection District said.
At 4:11 p.m on May 16, the New Lenox Fire Protection District was called for a residential structure fire on the 900 block of Schoolgate Road. Upon arrival, the fire was upgraded to a full-still response.
The fire appears to have started outside and traveled up the side of the building into the attic, fire officials said. The fire was under control by 4:31 p.m. Most of the damage was kept to one unit, which is currently vacant.
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The two dogs were rescued from an adjacent unit.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
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