Aurora, IL – Fire crews in Aurora responded to a late-night house fire this week that left one person injured and a home heavily damaged. The incident occurred around 10:42 p.m. Tuesday on the 900 block of Fallen Oak Trail, according to the Aurora Fire Department.
Officials said flames were visible from a second-floor window of the two-story single-family home when police arrived. The call was upgraded to a second alarm as firefighters launched an aggressive interior attack. Within seven minutes of arrival, crews had the blaze under control, using hose lines to reach the second floor while ventilating the roof and securing the home’s utilities.
According to Aurora Fire Chief David McCabe, 26 personnel from four engine companies, two truck companies, and two medic units were involved in the response. Three residents and their dog escaped before firefighters arrived. A 36-year-old man was treated for burns to his hands and smoke inhalation before being transported to a hospital. No other injuries were reported.
The home was declared uninhabitable due to extensive fire and smoke damage, and a board-up service was requested by the homeowner. Fire investigators are still determining the cause of the blaze.
Chief McCabe said the quick response likely prevented the fire from spreading further. “It’s a reminder that fire moves fast, so working smoke alarms and early calls to 9-1-1 truly make a difference,” he said.
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