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No Injuries In Mokena House Fire: Officials
The fire happened in the 13200 block of West Timothy Wednesday afternoon, fire officials said.
MOKENA, IL — No one was injured in a house fire Wednesday in Mokena, the New Lenox Fire Protection District said in a release.
New Lenox firefighters responded to a reported structure fire in the 13200 block of West Timothy Lane in Mokena at approximately 12:45 p.m. Wednesday.
Prior to arrival, crews were advised that a fire was located at the rear of the residence and that all occupants had safely exited the home. Upon arrival, the first-due engine company encountered significant fire conditions at the rear of the structure and upgraded the response to a full still, requesting additional resources to the scene.
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Firefighters deployed three hose lines and established a water supply utilizing water tenders. The fire was brought under control within approximately 20 minutes.
No injuries were reported. Multiple neighboring agencies assisted on scene and provided station coverage to ensure uninterrupted emergency services for the community.
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The cause of the fire remains under investigation at this time.
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