Woman injured after fire that displaced residents and caused $100,000 in damage to Zion home

A woman was transported to the hospital after a fire broke out Tuesday morning, causing $100,000 in damage to a Zion home and leaving its residents homeless.

The Zion Fire Department and Zion Police Department responded around 11 a.m. Tuesday to the 2200 block of Gideon Avenue in Zion for a report of a structure fire.

Zion Fire Chief Justin Stried said fire crews found the two-story home with smoke and flames coming from the east door on the first floor.

Firefighters confirmed that all residents had left the house.

Firefighters managed to quickly attack the fire with a hose.

Striesed said additional fire crews were able to assist with water supply, ventilation of the building, repairs to ensure the fire was completely extinguished, and a search to confirm all residents were accounted for.

The fire was quickly extinguished and smoke detectors were operational in the house.

Stried said the fire destroyed the hallway and an adjacent room.

Smoke and water caused significant damage to the first floor of the house.

The adult female passenger was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation and transported by ambulance to Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan for further evaluation.

Her injuries were not considered life-threatening and she is expected to make a quick and full recovery, Stried said.

The fire is believed to have started near the east door or adjacent hallway.

Fire experts are still working to determine the cause. Initial loss estimates are $100,000.

The American Red Cross was called to the scene and provided assistance to the displaced occupiers.

“We cannot underestimate the importance of having working smoke detectors on ALL levels of the home. It is also equally important that residents, including young children, know and practice an evacuation plan in the event of a fire or other emergency in the home, Stried said.

Beach Park, Gurnee, Pleasant Prairie, Newport, Antioch and North Chicago fire departments assisted Zion during the incident.