'Extensive' Fire Ablaze In Church Street Home Under Investigation: BFD

BATAVIA, IL — A house fire that erupted in the 200 block of Church Street Jan. 19 is under investigation by the Batavia Fire Department, officials said.

Crews responded to the house around 3 p.m. Thursday and were able to extinguish the flames quickly, which prevented further damage, officials said. But losses were substantial to residents, according to the fire department, prompting the help of city utilities, Nicor and the Red Cross.

No injuries were reported.

Fire departments from Fermilab, Geneva, North Aurora and St. Charles assisted the Batavia Fire Department on the scene.