Crime & Safety
Electrical Fire Damages Garage In Wheaton: Fire Department
The fire broke out early Monday morning in the 400 block of north Washington.
WHEATON, IL — An electrical fire damaged a Wheaton home's garage early Monday morning.
The fire broke out around 4:45 a.m. in the 400 block of North Washington. Fire officials say the residents evacuated the house safely and were not injured, according to a news release.
After "several minutes," fire crews were able to contain the blaze, the news release said.
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The fire was deemed to be accidental and unrelated to Sunday evening's storms. The homeowners were able to return to the house after the fire, officials said.
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