A fast-moving fire tore through a southwest suburban Crete home Monday afternoon, gutting the house but sparing the family inside. Flames blasted through the roof as neighbors scrambled with hoses and firefighters moved in, yet three adults, two children and a dog all managed to escape without injury.
Blaze Erupts on Patriot Lane, Guts Family Home
According to CBS Chicago, flames poured out of the roof of the home in the 24400 block of Patriot Lane. A neighbor told the station the fire appeared to start in the garage. Fire crews were able to bring the blaze under control, but the house was left heavily damaged, with much of the interior destroyed. The cause of the fire was not immediately clear.
Crete Township Fire District Handles Response, Investigation
The Crete Township Fire Protection District notes that its local units cover roughly 30 square miles and operate three stations, handling structural fires and medical calls in the area. The district lists fire suppression and origin-and-cause investigations among its regular services.
As of the time of the CBS report, officials had not released a determination on the fire’s origin. Investigators were expected to examine the scene once it was safe to enter. Neighbors at the scene told the station the family got out on their own and that there were no reported injuries.
The Crete Township Fire Protection District posts news and contact information on its site. Residents looking for updates or wishing to share information about the incident can reach the department through its public contact page. Local officials said additional details will be released as they become available.
