Joliet Fire Department Battles House Fire on Monday Afternoon Another In the Evening

The Joliet Fire Department battled a house fire on Monday afternoon. It was at 3:14 PM that Joliet Fire were called to the 400 block of Infantry Drive for reports of a fire in a two-story single family home. 

When units arrived they found heavy smoke and fire coming from the front windows. All the residents were able to safely get out of the building.

The fire was declared under control at 3:49 PM. The incident is now under investigation. 

Later Monday night Joliet Fire Department responded to a vacant home fire.

At 10:58pm on July 10th, the Joliet Fire Department responded to 8 Mississippi Avenue for reports of a structure fire. The first units arrived within 3 minutes of the call and were met with heavy smoke and fire coming from a vacant 2-story single family dwelling. Multiple hose
lines were used inside to extinguish fire on the second floor.

All residents were able to get out of the building. Other crews performed water supply, search, ventilation, salvage and overhaul,
safety and support functions. The fire was declared under control at 12:40 a.m.

There were no injuries to report. The fire is currently under investigation.