Crime & Safety

Oswego Fire Battles Another Yorkville Blaze

A Thursday afternoon fire damaged a Yorkville home.

YORKVILLE, IL — Oswego firefighters battled a structure fire at a home in the 2700 block of Crooker Drive in Yorkville Thursday afternoon. Fire officials said a fire was discovered on the exterior of a home at around 1:44 p.m.

Firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze, confining the majority of damage to the exterior of the home. Damage was estimated at $20,000.

The cause of the fire is under investigation, but does not appear suspicious in nature, fire officials said. No injuries were reported.

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The Montgomery and Bristoll-Kendall Fire Protection Districts provided assistance.

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