Rare June Furnace Fire Causes Minor Damage

Elmhurst firefighters quickly took care of a small fire Sunday afternoon in a home on Fairfield Street.

The fire department said a resident noticed smoke coming from his vents and called 911 around 4 p.m. Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke and found the source to be the home's furnace in the basement, according to a department official.

Firefighters were able to contain the fire shortly after arrival and limited the damage to about $5,000. No injuries were reported and the home remains habitable to the residents.

The department said it appears some type of electrical malfunction might be the fire's cause.

Firefighters from both Elmhurst stations responded to the call.