Fire On Joliet's East Side At 2-Story House: Fire Department

JOLIET, IL — The Joliet Fire Department put out a late night fire on the city's east side on Mississippi Avenue on Tuesday.

According to Joliet Fire Department Battalion Chief Jim Ryan, the fire happened around 11 p.m.

Ryan noted that:

The first units arrived within 3 minutes of the call and were met with heavy smoke and fire coming from a 2-story single family dwelling. Multiple hose lines were used inside to extinguish fire on the second floor.

All residents made it out of the building. Other crews performed water supply, search, ventilation, salvage and overhaul, safety and support functions. The fire was declared under control at 12:40 a.m.

Fire crews from stations 1, 3, 4, 6 and 8 responded to the scene. There were no injuries to report. The fire is currently under investigation.