Elmhurst Fire Department Responds to House Fire

Elmhurst Fire Department Responds to House Fire

At 1:13 a.m. this morning, Elmhurst Firefighters were called to the scene of a residential house fire on the 100 block of East Crescent Avenue.

Upon arrival firefighters found heavy smoke and flames coming from the rear of the home. Mutual Aid companies from Villa Park, Addison, Lombard, York Center, Oakbrook, Hillside, Franklin Park, Westchester, Northlake, and Oakbrook Terrace were called to assist. Firefighters were informed that all residents had safely evacuated the home.

One firefighter was injured and taken to Edward-Elmhurst Hospital where he was treated and released. Firefighters extinguished the fire in approximately 1 hour.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.