Streamwood fire sends two to hospital
A fire sent two people to the hospital and caused about $5,000 in damage to a Streamwood home Saturday, authorities said.
Firefighters upon arrival found smoke coming from the side of the home on the 700 block of Suffolk Place, according to a news release.
Two adults in the home evacuated when crews arrived about 1:30 p.m.
They were transported to St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates for non-life-threatening conditions, authorities said.
The damage was contained to a bedroom, where the fire started.
The Streamwood Fire Department is investigating the cause.
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