House Fire Closes Down Several Streets Wednesday In Buffalo Grove

BUFFALO GROVE, IL — The Buffalo Grove Fire Department responded to a single-family home fire at 12:51 p.m. Wednesday in the 0-100 block of Dellmont Court. The fire destroyed the roof and caused extensive damage to the attic, along with water and smoke damage to the second floor of the home, according to fire officials. The house will be uninhabitable until it is inspected and cleared by Buffalo Grove Code Enforcement officials.

Two adult residents were home at the time of the fire, but neither were injured. Additionally, three firefighters were evaluated on the scene with heat-related injuries, and two were transported to a local hospital to be evaluated.

No cause for the fire has been determined at this time and it is under investigation.

The fire closed down Sandhurst Drive, between Thompson Boulevard and Longridge Court. The Village of Buffalo Grove asked residents to avoid the area with police and fire officials on the scene.

Upon arrival, firefighters noted fire and heavy smoke from the rear roof of the structure which extended through the front of the roof due to limited access into the attic. The fire was elevated to a Box Alarm at 1:13 p.m. due to the extreme temperatures outside, according to fire officials. The fire was later elevated to a second level Box Alarm. More than 20 area fire departments responded to assist.