Sauk Village, IL – Firefighters in Sauk Village responded Friday afternoon to a working fire reported at 2048 East 217th Street, prompting a multi-agency response from neighboring departments.
According to early updates shared by Mabas27, emergency crews were dispatched shortly before 2 p.m. after reports of heavy smoke coming from a residential structure. Officials have not yet confirmed whether anyone was inside the home at the time of the fire.
Firefighters reportedly encountered active flames upon arrival and began an exterior attack before transitioning inside to knock down remaining hotspots. Mutual aid was requested from nearby south suburban departments under the MABAS alarm system, a regional coordination network for fire and rescue services.
No injuries have been reported as of this writing, and investigators are working to determine the cause of the blaze. Traffic along East 217th Street near Torrence Avenue may be temporarily restricted as emergency vehicles remain on scene.
Residents are advised to avoid the area until further notice.
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