05/17/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 17, 2026
Structure Fires
The Bristol Kendall Fire Protection District responded to two reported structure fires on May 16, 2026.
Incident #1
At approximately 5:16 p.m., the Bristol Kendall Fire Protection District was dispatched to the 500 block of Powers Court for a reported structure fire. Initial reports indicated there was a possible electrical fire.
The first arriving chief officer reported a two-story multi-unit residence with visible fire on the second floor. The first arriving engine company deployed an attack line and made entry into the fire unit. Crews quickly located the fire and began extinguishment operations.
Additional companies arrived on scene and conducted primary searches of both the fire unit and adjacent unit. With assistance from the Yorkville Police Department, crews were able to locate and remove three dogs, three cats, two ducks, and one lizard from the building. Fire crews also located two chickens in the fire unit that had perished.
Once the fire was confirmed under control, crews continued overhaul operations to check for fire extension and conducted ventilation efforts.
Due to the extent of damage to the fire unit, the residence was deemed uninhabitable. The American Red Cross was notified and provided assistance to the displaced residents.
Assistance on scene was provided by KenCom Dispatch Center, Yorkville Police Department, Oswego Fire Protection District, Little Rock-Fox Fire Protection District, City of Yorkville Building and Zoning Department, American Red Cross, and 1-800-BOARDUP.
Station coverage was provided by the Oswego Fire Protection District, Sugar Grove Fire Protection District, North Aurora Fire Protection District, and Naperville Fire Department.
There were no reported injuries to firefighters or civilians. Estimated damage is approximately $50,000. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Incident #2
At approximately 10:58 p.m., the Bristol Kendall Fire Protection District responded to a reported structure fire in the 300 block of West Kendall Drive. Initial reports indicated the caller smelled a burning odor and believed there was a fire inside the walls.
The first arriving engine company reported a two-story residence with nothing visible from the exterior. After further investigation, crews confirmed a working fire inside the residence. An attack hose line was deployed.
Due to the fire being located within the walls, crews worked diligently to remove drywall and locate hidden fire throughout the home. Additional companies arrived on scene and conducted primary searches with no occupants found inside.
Due to the extent of the damage, the residence was deemed uninhabitable.
Assistance on scene was provided by KenCom Dispatch Center, Yorkville Police Department, Kendall County Sheriff’s Office, Oswego Fire Protection District, Little Rock-Fox Fire Protection District, Sugar Grove Fire Protection District, and the City of Yorkville Building and Zoning Department.
Station coverage was provided by the Oswego Fire Protection District, Plainfield Fire Protection District, and Aurora Township Fire Protection District.
There were no reported injuries to firefighters or civilians. Estimated damage is approximately $50,000. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Assistant Chief Ryan Cihak
Office: (630) 553-6186
Email: [email protected]
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