Crime & Safety
Kane County, IL Fire Alert: 2 Fires Strike Aurora in 2 Days
Aurora, IL – Two structure fires in less than 48 hours kept Aurora firefighters busy Sunday and Monday, including a second alarm house fire that displaced two adults and three children Monday morning.
By Elliot Vaughn · 2026-10-26T17:45:41.481Z
Aurora, IL – Two structure fires in less than 48 hours kept Aurora firefighters busy Sunday and Monday, including a second alarm house fire that displaced two adults and three children Monday morning. Despite significant fire damage at one residence, officials confirmed no injuries in either incident.
According to the Aurora Fire Department , the first fire occurred Sunday, Oct. 25, at approximately 4:44 p.m. in the 900 block of Gleason Avenue, where firefighters discovered a detached garage burning.
Thirteen emergency personnel responded, including two engine companies, one truck company, a medic unit and two chief officers.
Crews extinguished the flames in less than one minute, preventing the fire from spreading into the garage's interior. Nobody was home, and the property remained habitable.
Second Alarm Fire Displaces Family Monday The second incident occurred Monday, Oct. 26, at approximately 7:46 a.m. in the 500 block of New Haven Avenue.
Firefighters responding to a reported bathroom fire discovered smoke coming from the roof and eaves of a single story residence.
The incident escalated to a second alarm, bringing 42 emergency personnel to the scene, including four engine companies, two truck companies, two medic units and two chief officers.
Firefighters located flames inside a bathroom utility closet and brought the blaze under control within 11 minutes.
Crews then searched for hidden fire, including smoldering materials near the furnace and chimney chase.
All occupants escaped safely, but fire damage left the home uninhabitable, displacing two adults and three children.
Both Fires Remain Under Investigation Aurora Interim Fire Chief Kevin Nickel credited firefighters' quick response and teamwork with preventing greater damage.
“These incidents demonstrate the importance of a quick, coordinated response in preventing fires from causing even greater damage,” Nickel said.
The causes of both fires remain under investigation.
Residents seeking additional information can contact the Aurora Fire Department at 630 256 4000.