Large attic fire reported at residential building


A fire has broken out in the attic of a two-story home, likely due to lightning. All residents have safely evacuated, and fire units are on the scene.
Audio|Source: Downers Grove and Westmont Police/Fire
02:34
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Fire District 1032, 455 Douglas Road, Downers Grove, Battalion 100, Battalion 182, Battalion 482, Chief 183, Deputy 102, Deputy 102, Deputy 103, Engine 105, Engine 182, METIC 102, Medic 182, Squad 101, Tower 183, Tower 44, Cross Street at 40th Street and 41st Street. I don't know, sorry, hi. during Route 4055 Deadless Road for possible flux and fire. The roof is all fire, possibly due to a lightning strike, everyone's out. I have mentioned 103. Cut. I'm engine 103. Notting about large. Two-story residential the working structural fire looks like it's in the attic. We'll be pulling a layer line off the back. We do not have a hydrant. We've got a hydrant in the intersection just to the south of us. I'll be out checking. Engine 103 will have...
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Location mentioned:
Douglas Rd, Downers Grove, IL 60515
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