Combustible Materials Cause Stove Fire At Home: Palatine FD

PALATINE, IL — The improper storage of combustible materials near a stove caused a house fire Monday afternoon in the 600 block of S. Cedar Street. No firefighters or civilians were injured in the fire.

The Palatine Fire Department said damage estimates are not available at this time and an investigation is ongoing.

Firefighters responded to a reported stove fire at around 11:04 a.m. The first unit reported smoke coming from the house's roof. The alarm was upgraded to a structure fire response.

According to PFD, crews quickly realized the fire was no longer confined to the stove and had spread throughout the kitchen. The initial crews deployed a hose line to the front door of the house, while a second hose line was deployed to a rear door for fire extinguishment.

Other crews used thermal imaging cameras to check for victims. All residents were safely located outside the house. When the fire had been extinguished, crews performed salvage and overhaul to protect property and search for fire extension. The fire was declared under control at 12:04 p.m.

Officials said the fire was fought by 22 firefighters staffing four engines, one ladder truck, one rescue squad, and three ambulances that responded to the scene along with four command officers. During the incident, a Fox River Grove ambulance stood by at Palatine Fire Station 82 to cover any additional
calls. 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 a single-family dwelling, an apartment, or a condo. For more information on fire safety, visit
https://www.palatine.il.us/431...