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At 04:22 hours on Friday, 11 Dec 09, the
Lisle-Woodridge Fire District was notified by way of an automatic
fire alarm from a building reporting a fire and was dispatched to
2536 Waterbury Drive, Woodridge.
A General Alarm assignment was immediately
dispatched sending four (4) engines, two (2) ladder trucks, two (2)
medic units, and Command Team to the scene, for a minimum of 25
Lisle-Woodridge Fire District personnel.
The first unit arrived on the scene at 04:31
hours and reported heavy smoke. After receiving notification
of trapped occupants, emergency crews upgraded to a box alarm,
requesting additional assistance from surrounding fire departments
due to the type of occupancy and the life hazard. First in
crews reported heavy fire conditions on the third floor and attic
area. A second alarm (2/11) was requested by command moments later.
An aggressive interior attack with hose lines was initiated as well
as an immediate search for occupants. Two successful rescues were
made and victims were transported to local hospitals.
The fire was under control approximately 60
minutes after the Fire District’s arrival; however units remained on
the scene until approximately 09:35 hours performing salvage duties
and overhauling the burned areas of the structure. The building was
determined to be uninhabitable. The occupants are making their own
arrangements for lodging with assistance from the Fire District.
Lisle-Woodridge Fire District units were
assisted on the scene by the Argonne, Darien-Woodridge, Downers
Grove, Hinsdale, Lemont, Lombard, Naperville, Romeoville,
Warrenville, Wheaton, and York Center Fire Departments. Additional
companies from these departments provided coverage at
Lisle-Woodridge Fire District stations that were vacated to fight
the fire.
The alarm was struck out at 07:00 hours.
The DuPage County Arson Task Force fire
investigation team is on the scene investigating the cause of the
fire. No further information is available at the time. Additional
information will be disseminated as it becomes available. If you
have further questions, please contact Bureau Chief Jim French at
630/353-3030.
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