Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish a fire that broke out on the balcony of a three-story apartment building in Round Lake Saturday morning, authorities said.
The Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District responded around 9:30 a.m. Saturday to the 800 block of North Edinburgh Court in Round Lake for a report of a structure fire.
Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District Deputy Chief Eric Hair said the first engine crew to arrive reported a small fire on the exterior of a third-floor apartment.
The residents were able to evacuate from the three-story apartment building.
Hair said the fire started in the area of the apartment’s balcony.
Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire from the ground and then enter the building to check if it extended.
Hair said firefighters remained on the scene performing overhaul operations for approximately 45 minutes.
They confirmed there was no fire extension to the interior of the building.
No injuries were reported and no residents were displaced as a result of the fire.
The cause of the blaze remains under investigation but does not appear to be suspicious in nature, Hair said.