Deck Fire

 The St. Charles Fire Department responded to a report of a deck fire located in the 1800 block of Prairie Street at approximately 5:30 a.m. on July 7, 2026. The first unit arrived on scene in approximately 4.5 minutes and reported an active fire on the exterior of the 3rd floor deck.

 

The fire was reported by a passerby. The fire was quickly controlled by fire department personnel and was contained to the exterior deck. At approximately 5:40 a.m., the fire was deemed under control and did not extend beyond the exterior deck.

 

There were no civilian or firefighter injuries at this incident. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

 

The St. Charles Fire Department was assisted at this incident by the St. Charles Police Department along with neighboring fire departments from Batavia, Geneva, Elburn, North Aurora, and South Elgin.