Fire At Fenton Motel On Jefferson St. Details Revealed

JOLIET, IL — The Joliet Fire Department sent firefighters from Station 1, 5, 6, 7 and 8 to the Fenton Motel at 2305 West Jefferson Street because one of the motel rooms caught fire on Monday morning.

Battalion Chief Jim Batusich said the fire was reported around 8:55 a.m. The first units from Joliet Fire Department arrived within 2 minutes of the call and were met with smoke and fire showing from the entrance to the motel room.

Multiple hose lines were used inside to extinguish fire in the structure, Batusich explained.

No one was inside the room when the fire started. The fire caused significant damage to the entire room. Other crews performed water supply, search, ventilation, salvage and overhaul. The fire was declared under control at 9:05 a.m.

Crews were on the scene for 1 hour helping with safety and support functions. There were no injuries to report, and the fire is under investigation.