A chimney fire spread into the attic and basement of a home in the 3600 block of S. Lewiston St on Monday, prompting a full search of the residence before Aurora firefighters declared the blaze under control. No injuries were reported, and the cause remains unknown.
Crews Clear the Home After Searching for Victims
Aurora firefighters were on scene of the chimney fire on S. Lewiston St, according to an update posted by Aurora Fire Rescue
. In the post, the agency said, “The fire is under control and all searches of the home are clear.” Crews reported encountering fire in the chimney, attic and basement as they worked to contain the flames.
The department said no injuries were reported at the scene. Video shared alongside the update showed firefighters and fire engines positioned outside the home as crews worked the scene. Aurora Fire Rescue said the cause of the fire is still under investigation, and no further details on how the blaze started have been released.
Second Lewiston-Area Fire in Recent Weeks
The Monday fire comes roughly a week and a half after a separate structure fire broke out in the 4600 block of S. Lewiston Way, a different address in the same general corridor. That blaze, reported just after 1:30 a.m. on October 23, was detailed by 5280fire.com.
For now, Aurora Fire Rescue says it is still determining what sparked Monday's fire. Residents in the area can expect continued updates as the investigation moves forward.
