Frankfort, IL – A residential fire broke out Saturday afternoon in Frankfort Square, prompting a rapid response from multiple fire departments.
According to a statement from the Frankfort Fire Protection District, crews were dispatched at 1:20 p.m. to the 20000 block of South Sycamore Drive after a structure fire was reported in a basement utility room. Engine 72 was first on the scene and confirmed the fire’s origin in the basement of an occupied home.
Officials said the fire was detected by smoke alarms, alerting the resident, who exited the home unharmed. Firefighters were able to contain and extinguish the blaze within 10 minutes of arrival.
Assisting in the response were units from the New Lenox and Tinley Park Fire Departments, while departments from Lockport, Northwest Homer, and East Joliet provided station coverage. No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported.
The fire was reportedly caused by home maintenance work conducted earlier in the day. Fire officials reminded residents of the importance of working smoke detectors, recommending monthly tests and biannual battery replacements to enhance household safety.
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