Fire leaves Long Grove home uninhabitable

No injuries were reported Saturday night after fire broke out in a Long Grove home, causing significant damage and leaving the residence uninhabitable.

Residents were able to escape unharmed from the blaze, which broke out at about 8:30 p.m. in the 5600 block of Oakwood Circle, Countryside Fire Protection District officials said Sunday.

The first firefighters to arrive encountered heavy fire conditions at the rear of the residence, with flames spreading throughout all levels of the home, including the basement and attic, authorities said.

Due to the rural location and lack of hydrants in the area, firefighters established a rural water supply operation to shuttle water to the scene. Multiple mutual-aid fire departments responded to assist, officials said.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Among the fire departments assisting at the scene were Mundelein, Libertyville, Lake Zurich, Long Grove, Lincolnshire-Riverwoods, Wauconda, Round Lake, Gurnee, Wheeling, Grayslake, North Chicago, Lake Forest, Highland Park, and Barrington-Countryside.

The Salvation Army Canteen also was on scene to provide support for the first responders, officials said.