The Pingree Grove and Countryside Fire Protection District responded for a reported structure fire at 38W700 Route 20 at 12:13am early Monday morning.
The building is a five unit apartment complex. On arrival companies reported heavy smoke and a working fire. The fire was under control and loss was stopped by 12:29am. The occupant was treated on the scene and released. Fire and smoke damage was contained to one unit.
There were no working smoke detectors in the unit. Only occupants of the fire unit were displaced. The fire is under investigation.
On the scene for Pingree Grove was Engine 1212, 1213, Tender 1223, Ambulance 1251, Chief's 1202 & 1203. Pingree Grove was assisted by: Burlington, Elburn, Fox River, Hampshire, Huntley, Rutland Dundee and South Elgin Fire Departments. |