Frankfort, IL – A residential fire in Frankfort Square drew a large emergency response this afternoon after flames broke out in a home on Inverness Lane, leaving the property damaged but resulting in no civilian injuries.
According to a press release from the Frankfort Fire Protection District, firefighters responded around 3:25 p.m. to 7537 Inverness Lane after neighbors called 911 reporting visible flames. Engine 72 was first to arrive and found the second-floor bedroom of the home ablaze. The house was unoccupied at the time of the fire, authorities said.
Frankfort Fire officials stated that Engine 72 launched an exterior attack before entering the house to contain the fire, gaining control within 10 minutes. Multiple agencies, including the New Lenox and Homer Fire Departments, assisted with extinguishing and overhauling the scene. Additional coverage was provided by Lockport, Northwest Homer, Monee, and Channahon Fire Departments.
No civilians were injured, but one firefighter was evaluated for heat exhaustion at the scene. According to the fire district, the firefighter did not require hospital treatment.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and officials have not released further details as of Thursday evening.
Frankfort Fire District Battalion Chief Jeffrey Wander urged residents to keep their smoke detectors operational, advising that batteries should be checked monthly and replaced every six months to ensure safety.
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