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08/27/2026

🎂🚒 A special birthday surprise for our Fire Buddy, Sadie!

Engine 8, Truck 6 and Medic 8 recently stopped by to help celebrate Sadie’s 7th birthday! Through Project Fire Buddies, Sadie received a 3D printer and tickets to Brookfield Zoo. 🎁🦒

❤️ What is Project Fire Buddies?
Project Fire Buddies pairs local firefighters with children battling serious illnesses. Firefighters build lasting relationships with the children and their families through visits, birthday celebrations, gifts, special experiences and continued support throughout their journey.

Before long, Sadie’s birthday celebration turned into a neighborhood event! Kids came out to wish her a happy birthday, take turns spraying the fire hose and tour AFD’s fire and EMS vehicles. 🚒💦

Our crews especially loved seeing how much Sadie has come out of her shell — running around, making jokes and enjoying every moment. She even made sure everyone left with some chocolate chip cookies! 🍪

And there’s another BIG celebration coming soon: school is going great, and in just a couple of weeks, Sadie will ring the cancer-free bell! 🔔❤️

Happy 7th Birthday, Sadie! Your AFD and Project Fire Buddies family is cheering you on!

Know a child battling a serious illness who could use a Fire Buddy? We encourage families and community members to learn more about Project Fire Buddies and submit a nomination at projectfirebuddies.org.

AFD crews are flushing hydrants in the following areas today 💦 📍 Exchange, Commerce & Gabrielle📍 Elmwood & Illinois📍 Sul...
08/25/2026

AFD crews are flushing hydrants in the following areas today 💦

📍 Exchange, Commerce & Gabrielle
📍 Elmwood & Illinois
📍 Sullivan & Sequoia

Thank you for your patience as we work to keep Aurora’s water system safe and reliable. Flushing takes place Monday–Thursday from 9 AM to 2 PM—no flushing after 2 PM or on Fridays.

🚒 INCIDENT SUMMARY: SECOND-ALARM STRUCTURE FIREOn August 20 at approximately 6:35 p.m., Aurora firefighters responded to...
08/21/2026

🚒 INCIDENT SUMMARY: SECOND-ALARM STRUCTURE FIRE

On August 20 at approximately 6:35 p.m., Aurora firefighters responded to a reported structure fire in the 2400 block of Thurston Court. While crews were en route, occupants reported that a grill on the rear deck had caught fire and attempts to extinguish it with a portable fire extinguisher were unsuccessful.

First-arriving crews encountered heavy smoke from the rear of the two-story home and confirmed the fire had extended from the deck into the soffit area, prompting a second-alarm response. Firefighters quickly deployed hose lines, conducted searches, and checked the attic for extension. The fire was extinguished before spreading into the interior of the home, and no fire extension was found in the attic.

No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported, and the home was determined to be habitable.

🔥 GRILL SAFETY: Keep grills a safe distance from your home, deck railings, and other combustible materials, and never leave a grill unattended while it is in use.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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AFD crews are flushing hydrants in the following areas today 💦 📍 Havenshire, Kingsley, Heathrow, Chase, Drury, Barkston📍...
08/20/2026

AFD crews are flushing hydrants in the following areas today 💦

📍 Havenshire, Kingsley, Heathrow, Chase, Drury, Barkston
📍 Farnsworth and Kautz

Thank you for your patience as we work to keep Aurora’s water system safe and reliable. Flushing takes place Monday–Thursday from 9 AM to 2 PM—no flushing after 2 PM or on Fridays.

AFD crews are flushing hydrants in the following areas today 💦 📍 Indian Trail & Farnsworth📍 Lake & PrairieThank you for ...
08/19/2026

AFD crews are flushing hydrants in the following areas today 💦

📍 Indian Trail & Farnsworth
📍 Lake & Prairie

Thank you for your patience as we work to keep Aurora’s water system safe and reliable. Flushing takes place Monday–Thursday from 9 AM to 2 PM—no flushing after 2 PM or on Fridays.

08/17/2026

🚒 Help Maintain Aurora's Public Safety Initiatives By Completing The 2026 Special Census!

The City of Aurora's Special Census is still underway! Your response can help our community leaders and first responders receive key data, helping to fund and maintain public safety initiatives.

For more information on the Special Census, please visit www.aurora.il.us/SpecialCensus. 📲

Your unique, 12-digit number has come in the mail. Use the number and the URL provided in the mail to complete the 2026 Aurora Special Census!

AFD crews are flushing hydrants in the following areas today 💦📍 Sullivan Rd. from Orchard Rd. to Edgelawn Dr.📍 Sugar Gro...
08/17/2026

AFD crews are flushing hydrants in the following areas today 💦

📍 Sullivan Rd. from Orchard Rd. to Edgelawn Dr.
📍 Sugar Grove Airport
📍 Hometown Subdivision
📍 Asbury, south of Liberty St. and north of New York St.
📍 Reckinger Rd. from O’Donnell Rd. east to the dead end
📍 Felten Rd. at Reckinger Rd., south to the surrounding subdivisions, including Everwood, Havenshire, Colchester, Briarheath and Kingsley
📍 Broadway in the Downtown Aurora area

Thank you for your patience as we work to keep Aurora’s water system safe and reliable. 💧

Flushing takes place Monday–Thursday from 9 AM to 2 PM—no flushing after 2 PM or on Fridays.

🚒 INCIDENT SUMMARY: Aurora Fire Department Responds To Second-Alarm Fire in Vacant Apartment Building On City’s East Sid...
08/13/2026

🚒 INCIDENT SUMMARY: Aurora Fire Department Responds To Second-Alarm Fire in Vacant Apartment Building On City’s East Side

In the early morning hours of Thursday, the Aurora Fire Department responded to a second-alarm fire at a vacant apartment building in the 1600 block of Northeast Drive on the City’s East Side. The City of Aurora’s Telecommunications Dispatch Center received the initial report at approximately 12:53 A.M., indicating an abandoned home was on fire.

Aurora Police officers arrived first and discovered flames breaking through the roof of a former Aurora Housing Authority apartment building. Fire crews arrived shortly afterward and found significant fire involvement throughout the building’s second floor.

Crews conducted rapid searches of the eastern units on both the first and second floors. However, they were unable to safely search the western units due to extensive fire damage, including floor and roof failure. Firefighters then deployed a Ladder Truck to bring the fire under control using its aerial capabilities.

Interim Fire Chief Kevin Nickel emphasized the importance of the swift and coordinated response, noting, “Our crews quickly assessed the situation and initiated a strategic fire attack.” He also highlighted the unique risks posed by abandoned buildings, including compromised floors and staircases, as well as the potential for individuals to be inside. These hazards require careful evaluation and tactical planning to ensure firefighter safety during emergency operations.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by Aurora Fire Department fire investigators.

AFD crews are flushing hydrants in the following areas today 💦📍 Reckinger Rd / Farnsworth Ave / McClure Rd📍 Fox Valley M...
08/11/2026

AFD crews are flushing hydrants in the following areas today 💦

📍 Reckinger Rd / Farnsworth Ave / McClure Rd
📍 Fox Valley Mall area
📍 Gregory St & Mayfair Dr
📍 Gladstone Ave to Sheldon Ave / Illinois Ave & California Ave
📍 Columbia St / Kane St / Claim St
📍 Broadway & Water St

Thank you for your patience as we work to keep Aurora’s water system safe and reliable. 💧

⏰ Flushing takes place Monday–Thursday from 9 AM to 2 PM — no flushing after 2 PM or on Fridays.

08/10/2026

❗ APPLY TODAY: Disaster Assistance From The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)

Following the July 2–4 flooding, the SBA has declared Kane County a disaster area, making federal recovery assistance available to affected residents and businesses in Kane and contiguous counties (Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Kendall, and McHenry). Homeowners, renters, businesses, and certain nonprofits may apply for low-interest disaster loans to cover uninsured or underinsured damages.

To apply, homeowners, renters, and business owners can visit https://lending.sba.gov, call 1-800-659-2955, or visit the Disaster Loan Outreach Center, which is located at the:

Prisco Community Center
Address: 150 W. Illinois Avenue
Dates: Monday, August 10 to Saturday, August 22.
Hours: Monday through Friday from 9 A.M. to 7 P.M. and Saturday from 9 A.M. to 2 P.M.

🏠 The deadline for residents to apply is October 5, 2026.
🏢 The deadline for businesses to apply is May 5, 2027.

Residents who did not previously report their damage or were not contacted during the field survey may still be eligible to apply. Reporting damage is not a requirement for eligibility. Residents who did report damage must still apply directly through the SBA to be considered for assistance.

The City of Aurora's Emergency Management Agency encourages all eligible residents and businesses to take advantage of this opportunity for recovery support! ✅

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