Published on April 22, 2025
The St. Charles Fire Department responded to the report of a structure fire in a single-family home located at 530 S. 16th St. at approximately 6:54 pm on Saturday April 19th, 2025. The first unit arrived on scene five minutes after dispatch, reporting light smoke and no visible fire. The homeowner, who was not home at the time, had been alerted of the fire by a passer-by who called 911. The fire was extinguished by first arriving fire companies within minutes of arrival. Firefighters then checked for any fire extension and performed salvage and overhaul operations. Damage to the property and contents is estimated at $15,000. There were no civilian or firefighter injuries at this incident. The St. Charles Fire Department was assisted at this incident by the St. Charles Police Department, St. Charles Emergency Management Agency and the Geneva, Batavia, Elburn, North Aurora and South Elgin Fire Departments. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The home is uninhabitable.