Joliet, IL – Firefighters responded to a reported structure fire Christmas Eve evening on Joliet’s west side, where heavy smoke and flames were visible from a residence along State Street.
According to the Joliet Fire Department, crews were dispatched at 6:03 p.m. Tuesday, December 24, to the 400 block of State Street after smoke was reported coming from a home. The first fire engine arrived within three minutes of the call and found heavy smoke from the roof and active fire in the rear of the residence.
Officials said the residents were not home at the time of the fire, which was initially reported by a passerby who noticed smoke coming from the structure. Firefighters were able to bring the fire under control within approximately 30 minutes, preventing further spread.
The Joliet Fire Department confirmed there were no injuries or fatalities to civilians and no injuries to firefighters during the response. Two family pets were safely rescued from the home by fire personnel, a detail department officials highlighted in their update.
Fire crews from Joliet Fire Stations 1, 4, 5, and 6 responded to the scene, providing suppression efforts and support operations. The extent of damage to the home was not immediately released.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and officials have not yet indicated whether the home will be considered temporarily uninhabitable.
Residents in the area may have noticed emergency vehicles and temporary traffic slowdowns during the response Tuesday evening. Anyone with additional information related to the incident is encouraged to contact local authorities.
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