At approximately 9:23 p.m. on August 12, 2022, the Wheaton Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 1100 block of Grant Street. Upon arrival, fire crews identified a fire in the detached garage. The fire was brought under control within minutes and it did not spread to the adjoining residence.
Investigators from the Wheaton Fire Department conducted a fire investigation. The cause of the fire is undetermined but not suspicious in nature. Damage estimates are unavailable at this time.
The City of Wheaton Building Department was notified. The Wheaton Fire Department was also assisted on the scene by the Wheaton Police Department and several fire departments from neighboring communities. The building was turned back over to property management after the fire.