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Fire does $5,000 worth of damages to Glen Ellyn home

Glen Ellyn firefighters put out a small fire Friday on the 200 block of Oak Street. Firefighters responded to a report of a possible structure fire at 4 p.m.

When crews arrived, they found smoke coming from the attic of a one-story house.

They put the fire out after keeping it confined to the attic.

Damage is estimated at $5,000. There were no injuries, and the building is still habitable.

The fire is under investigation.

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