On Thursday, June 20, 2024, at approximately 8:52 p.m., the Lombard Fire Department responded to the report of heavy black smoke near North Avenue and Route 53.
Crews arrived on scene at 8:57 p.m. and reported three semi-trucks fully engulfed in flames at the 1000 block of N. Rohlwing Road. The fire was upgraded to a structure fire response, bringing additional crews and equipment to the scene.
Firefighters quickly deployed multiple hose lines to extinguish the fire and prevent it from spreading to nearby vehicles and equipment. The fire was brought under control within 25 minutes.
There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters. The fire caused an estimated $115,000 to $120,000 in damages. The Lombard Fire Investigations Unit is currently investigating the cause of the fire.
The Lombard Fire Department was assisted by the Elmhurst and Villa Park Fire Departments, as well as the Addison and York Center Fire Protection Districts. The Lombard Police Department assisted with traffic and crowd control.
For further inquiries or more information regarding this incident, please contact Deputy Chief George Hyland at (630) 620-5736.