Fireworks Cause Algonquin Garage Fire

On July 4, the Algonquin-LITH Fire Department responded to a garage fire at 9716 Arthur Road in Algonquin that was caused after fireworks were lit off construction materials.

At 10:31 p.m. the department received a phone call from a neighbor who noticed flames on the detached garage. Neighbors put out most of the fire using water hoses by the time the crews arrived, according to officials.

Arriving crews put a foam and water mixture on the materials to make sure that the fire was doused.

A damage amount is not yet available and there were no injuries reported.

Investigators on the scene determined the cause of the fire to be from lighting fireworks off from the materials.

Carpentersville and Fox River Grove fire departments assisted the call.

The Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District is reminding people that they should leave the fireworks displays to the professionals.