FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS/CASEYVILLE – At approximately 1:10 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2026, the Fairview Fire Department responded to a report of smoke coming from the attic of a residence in the 9600 block of Ridge Heights Road, where firefighters found flames near the roofline and quickly contained the fire to the roof and attic, according to the Fairview Caseyville Township Fire Protection District.
The first emergency unit arrived within four minutes of dispatch and discovered active flames on the exterior of the structure near the roofline. The fire was beginning to spread into the attic, the district said.
Firefighters began an exterior attack and brought the fire under control quickly, containing the damage to the roof and attic areas.
Two occupants were inside the home when the fire broke out, but both escaped safely and were not injured, according to the district.
Because of extreme outdoor temperatures, additional departments were dispatched to help ensure the safety and proper rotation of firefighting personnel. The district said the multi-agency response also assisted with scene management and community coverage.
Assisting agencies included Fairview Heights Police, French Village Fire Department, O’Fallon Fire Department, Signal Hill Fire Department, Northwest Fire Department and MedStar Ambulance. The Swansea Fire Department staffed a Fairview firehouse during the incident to maintain emergency coverage for the rest of the community.
“We would like to extend our deepest gratitude to all of our mutual aid partners and responding departments for their rapid assistance today,” Fairview Caseyville Township Fire Protection District officials said. “Their support was vital in safely extinguishing this fire during these challenging weather conditions.”
No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
