Batavia Home Uninhabitable After Dumpster Fire Spreads To Residence

A Dumpster fire quickly spread to a Batavia home early Monday, causing extensive damage to the residence. Fire crews first responded to the home at 38W365 Monterary Drive in Batavia at about 3:30 a.m. Monday. The fire likely started in the Dumpster as a result of a spontaneous combustion of a mix of construction solvents, officials said.

The fire quickly spread to the side and roof of the Monterary Drive home, according to a post on the city of Batavia's Facebook page. All occupants were able to safely get out of the home after a working smoke alarm alerted them to the blaze.

Fire crews battled the blaze from inside and outside the home and an additional 16 fire agencies were called to assist.

Fire crews battling the blaze from the inside had to retreat after the ceiling collapsed. Fire crews were eventually able to move back inside and bring the blaze under control, according to the city's Facebook post.

The home has been deemed uninhabitable. A damage cost was not immediately available.

Photo via the city of Batavia Facebook page