Lockport, IL – Residents in a Lockport neighborhood were briefly displaced early Saturday morning after a garage fire broke out at a single-family home, prompting a full still response from multiple fire departments.
According to the Lockport Township Fire Protection District, crews were dispatched around 6 a.m. Saturday to the 16700 block of Swift Arrow Drive for reports of a structure fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found an active fire in the garage of the home.
Fire officials said the occupants were home at the time of the incident but were able to evacuate safely. Crews quickly attacked the fire and were able to contain the damage to the garage, preventing it from spreading into the rest of the residence.
Because of the working fire conditions, the incident was elevated to a full still alarm, bringing in additional equipment and personnel from East Joliet, Homer, New Lenox, Northwest Homer, and Plainfield to help maintain coverage throughout the district.
No injuries were reported, and officials confirmed the residents were able to return home after the scene was cleared.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by Lockport Fire Investigators. No cause had been released as of Saturday.
The incident occurred in Will County, located southwest of Chicago, and serves as a reminder of the importance of working smoke alarms and having a home fire escape plan in place.
Residents with information related to the incident are encouraged to contact local fire officials.
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