Cause Of Townhouse Fire Remains Under Investigation: Palatine FD

PALATINE, IL — A fire at a townhouse Saturday morning remains under investigation. According to the Palatine Fire Department, damage estimates are not currently available.

Firefighters responded to the 200 block of E. Parallel Street at around 11:23 a.m. for a report of a smoke detector with smoke in the residence. The first unit arrived four minutes after the initial alarm. Crews encountered heavy smoke and heat on the third floor. The alarm was upgraded to a structure fire response.

The initial fire crews deployed hose lines to the third floor. Other crews used thermal imaging cameras to check for victims. The resident was safely located outside the house. The fire was declared under control at 11:41 a.m., according to officials.

No firefighters were injured in the fire. One civilian was evaluated on scene and refused to be taken to the hospital.

In all, the fire was fought by 25 firefighters staffing four engines, one ladder truck, one rescue squad, and four ambulances, which responded to the scene along with three command officers. Palatine police officers assisted at the scene with traffic and crowd control.

The Palatine Fire Department reminds everyone to have working smoke detectors in their homes,
whether they live in a single-family dwelling, an apartment, or a condominium. For more information on fire safety, visit https://www.palatine.il.us/431...