Alarm Time: 00:46 a.m.
Alarm Date: April 30, 2026
Type of Incident: Structure fire
Incident Location: 1305 N. Annie Glidden Rd.
Building #3
Amount of Damage: $15,000
Fire Origin: Apartment bedroom
Fire Cause: Accidental
DeKalb Fire Units: Chiefs 1, 2, & 3, Battalion 1, Engines 2 & 3, Medics 1, 2, 3 & 4, Truck 1.
Assisting Agencies: Cortland Ambulance, Sycamore Battalion Chief and Engine, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, City of DeKalb Dispatch, Red Cross, ComEd and Nicor.
Time from arrival until under control: 10 minutes
Time from arrival until all unit’s in-service: 1-1/2 hours
Firefighter injuries: 0
Civilian injuries: 0
Comments:
The DeKalb Fire Department responded to a reported apartment fire at the address listed above. Upon arrival fire crews observed fire and smoke coming from a window of apartment 304. The alarm was upgraded to a working fire response to request additional resources to the scene and cover DeKalb Fire Stations.
Firefighters found smoke and fire conditions within the apartment and quickly brought the fire under control. A primary search for occupants was conducted, while additional crews checked the adjacent apartments. No occupants were found, and there was no extension of the fire beyond the original apartment. The building was ventilated to remove smoke and heat, and crews completed overhaul operations to ensure the fire was fully extinguished.
The fire was determined to be accidental in nature and caused by the failure of a battery/power source. There were no reported injuries to civilians or firefighters.
Recalled DeKalb firefighters and mutual-aid agencies covered DeKalb Fire Stations during the incident.
The DeKalb Fire Department reminds residents to practice fire safety. Lithium-ion batteries supply power to many kinds of devices including smartphones, laptops, e-scooters and e-bikes, e-cigarettes, smoke alarms, toys, and even vehicles. If not used correctly, or if damaged, these batteries can catch on fire or explode. Residents are encouraged to follow manufacturer guidelines and additional fire safety tips regarding lithium-ion batteries are available from the National Fire Protection Association here.
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