University Park, IL – Fire crews responded to a residential structure fire Tuesday night that caused significant damage to a single-family home on Sullivan Lane, prompting a large mutual aid response from departments across the south suburbs.
According to the University Park Fire Department, crews were dispatched at approximately 8:15 p.m. Tuesday to a reported structure fire at 659 Sullivan Ln. after a neighbor reported visible flames and smoke coming from the home.
The first fire unit arrived within eight minutes and reported active fire coming from the attic area of a split-level, single-family residence. Due to the intensity of the fire, a Full Still response was requested to ensure adequate staffing and equipment at the scene.
Firefighters initially began an interior attack but were later ordered out of the structure when command determined the roof was beginning to collapse, creating unsafe conditions. The MABAS Box Alarm system was activated, bringing in additional personnel and apparatus from surrounding communities.
After crews brought the fire under control, a thorough search of the home was conducted. Officials confirmed the family dog was safely removed and reunited with the family. No injuries were reported to residents or firefighters.
The Village of University Park credited the successful containment of the fire to coordinated efforts among multiple agencies and dispatchers, including Laraway Dispatch. Mutual aid and station coverage were provided to maintain emergency response capabilities throughout the village during the incident.
Assisting departments included fire agencies from Crete, Park Forest, Steger, Monee, Frankfort, Sauk Village, Manhattan, Beecher, Matteson, Flossmoor, Chicago Heights, Hazel Crest, Orland, and Mokena, among others.
The cause of the fire was not immediately released.
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