Firefighters from several local agencies responded to a house fire in River Forest over the weekend.
On Saturday, Sept. 27 at approximately 2:45 p.m., River Forest firefighters responded to a fire at a single-family residence in the 300 block of Park Avenue.
There was no one inside the home when firefighters arrived. There were no injuries reported as result of the blaze as firefighters kept it contained to the home’s attic space, according to River Forest Firefighters Local 2391.
“The River Forest Fire Department is typically staffed with five firefighter/paramedics.” the union said of the incident. “At the time of this call, the ambulance, which is staffed with two members, was committed to another call. The initial River Forest Engine arrived on scene with only two members. The initial River Forest Truck arrived on scene with only one member. “
Firefighters from Oak Park, Berwyn and Forest Park responded to the scene to assist the RFFD and get the fire safely under control.