Electrical Component Failure Blamed For House Fire: Palatine FD

PALATINE, IL — Firefighters are calling an early Monday morning house fire accidental, blaming it on an electrical component's failure. All residents were able to get out of the house safely.

According to the Palatine Fire Department, the first unit responded to the home in the 50 block of East Washington Street at around 3:51 a.m. Initial crews reported smoke coming out of the house's roof, and the alarm was upgraded to a structure fire response.

Soon thereafter, crews realized the fire originated in the basement of the house. A hose line was deployed to the home's exterior, directing water through a basement window. A second hose line was deployed to the interior for fire extinguishment. Other crews used thermal imaging cameras to check for victims, and all residents were safely located outside the house.

The fire was declared under control at 4:49 a.m. No firefighters were injured in the fire. One civilian wished to seek medical care on their own. Damage estimates were not available as of Monday afternoon.

In all, 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 Long Grove Ambulance stood by at Palatine Fire Station 82 to provide coverage for 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 it is a single-family dwelling, an apartment, or a condo. For more information on fire safety, visit https://www.palatine.il.us/431...