Child, 12, Smells Smoke, Finds Fire In Aurora Home

AURORA, IL — Aurora firefighters were able to save a home from being destroyed by fire after a vigilant 12--year-old smelled smoke and called to report a fire in their house in the 3200 block of Wild Meadow Lane. Officials say the child smelled smoke around 2:15 p.m. and saw a fire in one of the bedrooms of the residence, Chicago Tribune reports.

When fire crews got to the scene, they were able to extinguish the blaze before it caused any additional damage to the home. The total damage was estimated at $15,000.

Aurora firefighters are still investigating the cause of the fire.

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