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A devastating blaze ravaged a home in the southwest suburbs of Kendall County, Illinois, on Sunday.
The homeowner, who was showering at the time, reported that the fire originated in his detached garage. The blaze triggered a series of explosions before the structure was completely consumed.
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On Sunday afternoon, the homeowner managed to capture dramatic footage and photos of the towering flames engulfing his garage.
The incident occurred near the intersection of River Oaks Drive and Route 71, close to the border of Yorkville and Oswego in Kendall County.
According to the homeowner, individuals working on the garage first noticed the fire. After alerting him, he promptly called for emergency assistance. Despite efforts, the fire spread rapidly and continued to burn for several hours.
The heat was so intense that it melted parts of his attached garage, a few feet away.
The homeowner said at one point firefighters had limited access to water, and that winds appeared be a major challenge for firefighters. He says he was grateful the winds didn’t shift the flames towards his home.
However, his detached garage, along with everything inside, is now a complete loss. The homeowner estimates hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of damage.
The good news is no one was injured in this fire, including all of his animals.
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