Fire crews rescue person trapped inside burning home in Chicago suburb
STREAMWOOD, Ill. (CBS) – One person was treated after being rescued from a house fire in Streamwood early Friday morning.
The Streamwood Fire Department said that around 2 a.m., crews responded to the fire in the 300 block of Emerald Drive, where they were told someone was still trapped inside.
According to fire officials, heavy smoke was coming from the front and rear of the home.
Police reported that one person was trapped on the home's second story. Firefighters entered the house and rescued the person inside. Search and rescue efforts continued while two hose lines were used to extinguish the fire from the inside. Surrounding departments also assisted.
The victim was treated and released at the scene. No firefighters were hurt.
Fire officials said the blaze appeared to have started in the basement. Preliminary damage is estimated at $150,000.
The Streamwood Fire Investigation Team is investigating what caused the fire.