Crime & Safety
Residents, 3 Dogs Escape House Fire In Oak Brook
Police say the blaze closed traffic on 31st St. for a few hours.
OAK BROOK, IL — Two residents and their three dogs were able to escape a fire that consumed a home in Oak Brook early Friday. The fire broke out at approximately 12:35 a.m. in the 300 block of 31st St., according to police.
At 00:35 hrs, OBPD and FD responded to the 300 blk of 31st St. for a house fire. 2 occupants and 3 dogs escaped w/o injuries. 31st St. was closed for traffic for a few hours due to the fire/cleanup. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thanks to the surrounding towns for the help! pic.twitter.com/W9MBfcSJB1
— Oak Brook Police (@OakBrookPolice) June 22, 2018
Police say there were no injuries to civilians or firefighters. The blaze temporarily halted traffic for "a few hours" on 31st St. as crews cleaned up debris, police officials said.
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