No injuries were reported but heavy damage was reported after a fire broke out at a two-story duplex home in the 11000 block of Mohican Drive in unincorporated Algonquin while the residents were inside early Sunday morning. | Photo Submitted to Lake and McHenry County Scanner
Almost a dozen fire departments were called after heavy flames erupted from a duplex home, leaving residents of both units displaced, near Algonquin early Sunday morning.
The Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District responded around 5:30 a.m. Sunday to the 11000 block of Mohican Drive in unincorporated Algonquin for a report of a structure fire.
Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District Chief John Knebl said a 911 caller reported a fire in a single-family residence, which had been divided into two apartment units.
Firefighters arrived and found heavy flames coming from the second floor and the right side of the home.
All occupants had safely evacuated before the fire department arrived, Knebl said.
Firefighters conducted an aggressive attack to contain the fire, which had spread through hidden void spaces within the house.
The incident was quickly upgraded to a Mutual Aid Box Alarm System (MABAS) box alarm to bring additional personnel and resources from neighboring fire departments.
The fire was brought under control within 20 minutes, Knebl said.
No injuries were reported to any firefighters or residents. The house, including both units, was deemed uninhabitable.
Knebl said the two-story house sustained heavy damage with an initial damage estimate of $250,000.
The Cary, Carpentersville, Huntley, Crystal Lake, Barrington-Countryside, Elgin, Fox River Grove, Barrington and Palatine fire departments responded to assist.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District.
The Western boundary, North Mount Vernon Avenue, is not pictured. 
