Crime & Safety
DuPage County, IL Fire: At Least 30 Cats Rescued From Cat Guardians Building Nov 1
LOMBARD, IL – At least 30 cats have been rescued from a structure fire at Cat Guardians in Lombard, prompting an emergency response along East St. Charles Road as firefighters work to secure the build
By Miles Carter · 2026-11-02T08:58:56.576Z
LOMBARD, IL – At least 30 cats have been rescued from a structure fire at Cat Guardians in Lombard, prompting an emergency response along East St. Charles Road as firefighters work to secure the building and account for the remaining animals.
According to the Village of Lombard Municipal Government, the Lombard Fire Department responded to a structure fire at Cat Guardians, located in the 900 block of East St. Charles Road. Officials confirmed that the fire has been brought under control, although emergency crews remained at the scene at the time of the village's update.
Firefighters successfully rescued at least 30 cats from the building, marking a significant animal rescue operation in the DuPage County community.
Fire officials believe most of the cats have been accounted for, but the total number of animals inside the building has not yet been confirmed.
The Lombard Police Department is also assisting with traffic control around the emergency scene. Residents and motorists traveling along East St. Charles Road are being asked to avoid the area while firefighters and other emergency personnel continue their work.
The incident occurred in Lombard, a western Chicago suburb in DuPage County, where the emergency response could affect drivers traveling through the immediate area.
Officials have not yet released information about what caused the fire, the extent of damage to the building or whether any animals suffered injuries.
No additional information about possible human injuries was included in the village's initial public statement.
Authorities have not announced when the emergency response will conclude or when normal traffic conditions will resume.
Residents are encouraged to follow official updates from the Village of Lombard and the Lombard Fire Department as additional details become available.