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Northbrook fire destroys home, damages two others

A Northbrook home was destroyed and two other homes were damaged in a fire Wednesday morning, according to ABC 7. No residents or pets were injured in the fire, ABC 7 is reporting.

The fire started in a single-family home on the 2500 block of Melanie Lane, according to reports.

The flames spread to the home next door, and at one point both homes were engulfed, according to ABC 7.

A third home was damaged.

Several fire and rescue companies were called in to assists in battling the blaze.

Melanie Lane, Joshua Lane and Highland Road were all blocked to traffic.

Flames engulf a single-family home on Melanie Lane in Northbrook Wednesday morning. At least three homes were damaged in the blaze. Courtesy of ABC 7
Flames engulf a single-family home on Melanie Lane in Northbrook Wednesday morning. At least three homes were damaged in the blaze. Courtesy of ABC 7
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