Smoke Alarm Saves Joliet Family While They Were Sleeping

At 1:30 a.m. on November 13th the Joliet Fire Department responded to the 800 block of Woods Avenue for reports of a structure fire.   The first units arrived within 4 minutes of the call and were met with smoke coming from the front and sides of a 2-story single family dwelling.  Firefighters entered the structure and found a fire in a bedroom located in the basement. Multiple hose lines were used inside to extinguish the fire in the basement.   All the residents were alerted by smoke detectors and were able to exit the structure prior to firefighters arrival. Other crews performed water supply, search, ventilation, salvage and overhaul, safety and support functions.  The fire was declared under control at 2 a.m.

Fire crews from stations 1, 5, 6 and 7 responded to the scene.  There were no injuries to report.    The fire is currently under investigation.