On Friday, March 20, 2026, the Wheaton Fire Department responded to a fire in the 1000 block of Briarbrook Drive. The blaze started on a second-floor balcony and spread to the third floor and attic before firefighters brought it under control in about 30 minutes.
All residents safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported. Firefighters also rescued several pets. The fire was ruled accidental, linked to improper grill use. The 30-unit building was declared uninhabitable, and the American Red Cross and DuPage County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management are helping displaced residents…