Aurora, IL – Emergency crews responded Wednesday afternoon after reports of a possible structure fire in the 200 block of West Illinois Avenue were received, according to the Aurora Fire Department. When firefighters arrived, they discovered the situation was not a fire or explosion but a chemical reaction involving cleaning products that created smoke.
According to officials, all occupants safely exited the building, and there was no danger to surrounding homes or the public. As a precaution, a HazMat response was activated to handle ventilation and decontamination of the area.
Two firefighters were transported to a nearby hospital for evaluation related to chemical exposure, authorities said. No officers were injured during the incident.
Temporary road closures were put in place while HazMat operations were completed. The scene has since been secured, and there is no ongoing hazard to the public, officials confirmed.
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