New Lenox Fire Protection District Responds to Residential Structure Fire
 
By New Lenox Fire Protection District
May 16, 2025
 

This afternoon 4:11 p.m. the New Lenox Fire Protection District received a call for a residential structure fire on the 900 block of Schoolgate Road. Upon arrival, the fire was upgraded to a full-still response.

The fire appears to have started outside and traveled up the side of the building into the attic. The fire was under control by 4:31 p.m. Most of the damage was kept to one unit, which is currently vacant.

Two dogs were rescued from a neighboring unit. No injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.