Fire tore through a house in the 3200 block of Madison Avenue in Brookfield, Ill., on Wednesday night, sending flames shooting through the roof as firefighters fought to knock the blaze down. A police helicopter hovered overhead while neighbors watched from the street, and officials said it was still unclear whether anyone had been hurt.
TV Chopper Video Shows Flames Blasting Through Roof
As reported by ABC7 Chicago, Chopper 7 was over the scene as firefighters worked the blaze, with video showing flames pouring through the home’s roof in the 3200 block of Madison Avenue. The station’s post, timestamped 9:27 p.m. Wednesday, described the situation as developing and noted that injuries had not yet been confirmed.
Brookfield Fire Department’s Usual Workload
The Village of Brookfield Fire Department operates two stations and responds to roughly 2,900 fire and EMS calls each year, according to the department’s website. Public information pages list Fire Station No. 1 at 9001 Shields Ave and include contact details along with community safety resources for residents.
NFPA Reminds Residents About Smoke Alarm Basics
Working smoke alarms dramatically reduce the risk of death in home fires. The National Fire Protection Association reports that almost three out of five home fire deaths occur in properties without working smoke alarms. Fire safety guidance cited in the NFPA report recommends testing alarms monthly, replacing batteries at least once a year, and replacing units that are more than 10 years old.
