Boy, 14, Saved From Multi-Unit House Fire In Lisle

LISLE, IL — A Lisle police officer rescued a 14-year-old boy who was trapped inside a multi-unit home after a fire broke out in the 2700 block of Wayfaring Lane late Tuesday.

Police said in a Facebook post that Officer Bill Wise, a 21-year veteran of the force, was nearby and quickly arrived at the scene of the fire. Wise forced way through a blocked basement window and pulled the boy out of the small window to safety, fire officials said in a news release.

Lisle Trustee Sara Sadat thanked first responders in a statement. Sadat told Patch, "As a resident of Lisle, I am so proud of our first responders who don’t hesitate in their service to their community. I wish a quick recovery to the young man and the police officer who acted swiftly in the commission of his duties showing bravery and selflessness... a true representation of the heroes we have in our police department."

The officer and the boy were taken to a local hospital, where they were treated for smoke inhalation. Police officials say both the boy and the officer are expected to recover.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation.