Elgin house fire causes $200K in damage, no injuries reported
ELGIN, Ill. - A fire broke out at a house in Elgin on Monday evening, causing extensive damage worth over $200,000, officials said.
Elgin house fire
What we know:
Elgin firefighters responded to a house fire in the 600 block of Ludlow Avenue on Monday evening. Upon arrival, crews found heavy black smoke pouring from the first and second floors of a 1½-story single-family home. Firefighters battled the blaze for about an hour before bringing it under control.
The fire caused extensive damage to both floors, with preliminary loss estimates exceeding $200,000, according to officials. No injuries were reported, and firefighters rescued a cat from the basement of the home.
Investigation continues
What we don't know:
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined and remains under investigation by the Elgin Fire Department Fire Investigation Team. It is unclear if the home had working smoke detectors or if the residents were present at the time of the fire.
Preventing fires
What you can do:
Elgin Fire Chief Robert Cagann emphasized the importance of fire safety and reminded residents to check their smoke detectors and have an emergency escape plan in place.
The Source: The information in this article was provided by the Elgin Fire Department.