7 People Displaced After Aurora Townhouse Catches Fire: AFD

AURORA, IL — Seven residents were displaced after a fire erupted Saturday at a two-story townhouse in the 1800 block of Carnation Court, officials said.

A total of 24 firefighters were dispatched to the structure fire around 4:33 p.m. after callers advised there could be people trapped inside.

Once there, crews found heavy fire showing from Unit C — the townhouse was split into four units. As some firefighters began extinguishing the flames, others searched for victims, finding none. However, they did locate and rescue two cats, according to Public Information Officer Jim Rhodes.

Crews remained on the scene for more than two hours to put out the fire and check for extensions. An adjacent townhouse sustained heat damage to its exterior, Rhodes said.

Officials said all occupants were able to evacuate safely. No injuries were reported to civilians or firefighters.

The building was deemed uninhabitable. Victim Services was called to assist the displaced residents.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.