Fire Department

The St. Charles Fire Department responded to a single-family home at 1565 Independence Court at approximately 10:46 am on Friday, October 21, 2022 for a report of fire in a residence. The first St. Charles fire unit arrived on the scene in less than four minutes and found moderate fire in the attic space above the attached garage. The firefighters worked to bring the fire under control in approximately ten minutes. The fire was contained to the residence and caused approximately $35,000 in damage to the structure and contents of the home. The home was unoccupied at the time of the fire.