Small fire extinguished near South State Street

2/3/2026 03:23 PM

Fire & Arson

S State St, Elgin, IL 60123

As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Elgin responded to a report of smoke coming from a yellow house near South State Street. The situation was initially believed to be a house fire but was later found to have been a minor fire involving Christmas lights that had already been extinguished. No active flames were reported upon arrival, and only a small area of exterior damage was found. Units cleared the scene after confirming there was no further hazard.