Carol Stream, IL – A massive fire broke out early Saturday morning in Carol Stream, leaving one home heavily damaged and causing heat damage to two neighboring houses.
According to the Carol Stream Police Department, officers were dispatched around 4:30 a.m. to the 700 block of Hemlock Lane after reports of a residential structure fire. When they arrived, the home was already engulfed in flames. Firefighters from the Carol Stream Fire Protection District, along with neighboring departments, worked quickly to contain the blaze.
Authorities confirmed the residence where the fire started was unoccupied, and no injuries have been reported. Two nearby homes sustained moderate heat and fire damage during the incident.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Officials said the Carol Stream Police Department is working with the Carol Stream Fire Protection District, the DuPage County Arson Task Force and the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office to determine what sparked the fire.
No additional details have been released, but officials stated further updates will be provided as the investigation continues.
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