Man Hears Loud 'Boom' Before Fire Guts Naperville Home

NAPERVILLE, IL — A Naperville family has been displaced from their home after one resident heard a "loud boom" and a fire broke out inside the house. The fire took place just before 1 a.m. in the 900 block of Elm Street.

The two adults and three children who live in the home were able to escape without harm, fire officials say.

More than two dozen firefighters rushed to the scene to find signs of fire in the home's basement and first floor. Firefighters then worked to uncover the source of the flames.

The blaze was put out within 20 minutes, according to a news release. Crews remained on the scene and spent 90 minutes performing "salvage and overhaul operations" on the home.

Due to the damage to the home, the American Red Cross is giving the family temporary lodging.

The fire is currently under investigation but fire officials believe it started in the basement.

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