Lake in the Hills fire Tuesday blamed on smoking materials

A fire reported Tuesday afternoon to the Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District was blamed on smoking materials.

According to a department news release, firefighters were called at 2:40 p.m. to Walnut Drive in Lake in the Hills for a structure fire. Firefighters arrived on scene at 2:45 p.m. and found smoke coming from the rear of the house. The fire was declared out at 2:50 p.m., its cause determined to be from smoking materials.

Photos provided by the fire district appear to show damage to a sliding glass door and deck.

No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported, and department officials did not provide a damage estimate.