A man is dead after being caught in a house fire in Montgomery Sunday morning.
At approximately 8:47am, Montgomery Police responded to a structure fire at a residence in the 1800 block of Ness Way. Officers found the two-story residence with notable black smoke and evidence of active fire. Three individuals escaped the home safely and reported that they believed a male was possibly still inside.
Firefighters entered the home and found the man already deceased.
Six fire protection districts responded to the fire to assist in efforts to extinguish the fire and maintain safety in the area. Authorities evacuated several homes near the residence and first responders reported all other injuries as minor.
“Our hearts are with the family who experienced this tragedy and now mourn the loss of a loved one,” Montgomery’s Chief of Police Phil Smith and Fire Chief Brendan Moran of the Sugar Grove Fire Protection District said in a joint statement. “We will continue to support the family and the investigation.”
The identity of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of the next of kin.
The Kane County Fire Investigator Task Force and the State Fire Marshal’s Office are investigating the fire; the cause is undetermined at this time. Anyone having additional information regarding this incident are requested to contact the Sugar Grove Fire Protection District at 630-466-4513.
