Bradley, IL – Firefighters are on the scene of a structure fire at 159 S. Center Avenue in Bradley Saturday night, according to reports from the Chicagoland FireGround Scanner and community safety alerts.
The Bradley Fire Department responded to the call around 9 p.m. after reports of smoke and flames coming from the basement of a 1.5-story single-family home. Crews arriving on scene found heavy smoke showing and quickly launched an interior attack to contain the blaze.
Scanner traffic indicated a basement fire, with Engine 41 leading operations and additional support from neighboring Kankakee County departments. Authorities have asked residents to avoid the area while crews continue their response and investigation.
As of late Saturday evening, there have been no official reports of injuries. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Residents shared images and video showing thick smoke and flashing lights as emergency vehicles lined Center Avenue. Many neighbors expressed relief and concern, hoping everyone inside made it out safely.
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