House fire in Prospect Heights, 1-26-22

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 26, 2022

PROSPECT HEIGHTS — On Wednesday, January 26 at 7:48 p.m., the Prospect Heights Fire Protection District responded to a reported fire at 108 Patricia in Prospect Heights. Upon arrival, firefighters found a two-story home with fire in the attic. Smoke was visible from all eaves of the roof, but no flames had yet entered the living area.

Within minutes, the first engine crew had a hose line on the fire and successfully extinguished the initial source. The focus then shifted to controlling the fire in the attic and roof. At the same time, a full interior search was conducted to ensure that all residents had safely evacuated. The fire was fully under control within 20 minutes, using two hose lines and over a dozen fire apparatus. Approximately 40 firefighters were involved in the response, and they spent nearly an hour checking for hot spots and ensuring the fire was completely out.

A total of five engines, five water tankers, two aerial trucks, two ambulances, one rescue squad, and several chief officers were on scene. In addition to the Prospect Heights Fire Protection District and the Wheeling Fire Department, assistance came from the Des Plaines, Glenview, Mount Prospect, and Libertyville fire departments, as well as the Elk Grove Township, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods, and Long Grove fire protection districts.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Authorities are urging residents to have two escape routes from their homes, ensure smoke alarms are working properly, and develop an emergency plan in case of a fire or other disaster.

Fire sprinklers can save lives and protect property. If this structure had been equipped with fire sprinklers, the fire would likely have been contained before the arrival of emergency responders or at the very least limited to the room where it started.

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