Naperville, Illinois – Fire crews contained a shed fire on 13th Avenue Friday morning, preventing structural spread.
According to the Naperville Fire Department, the city’s Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call at approximately 9 a.m. Friday for a possible building fire involving a detached shed on the 00 block of 13th Avenue.
A full still assignment was dispatched, including two engines, one ladder truck, one medic unit and two battalion chiefs. Initial arriving crews conducted a 360-degree size-up, established command and confirmed an active fire involving a detached structure with no direct exposure to the nearby residence.
Firefighters deployed a handline and extinguished the blaze. Crews remained on scene to overhaul the structure, targeting hidden hot spots and smoldering embers to ensure the fire was fully contained.
The Naperville Police Department assisted at the scene.
Damage from the fire is estimated at $10,000, according to officials. The cause has been determined to be unintentional. No injuries to civilians or firefighters were reported, and no residents were displaced.
Incidents like this can briefly impact neighborhood access and morning routines, particularly for nearby commuters and students.
Naperville, located about 28 miles west of Chicago, is home to roughly 150,000 residents and maintains a low rate of fire-related incidents compared to similar-sized cities.
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