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2 homes a 'total loss' in Carpentersville fire

Garage fire destroys homes in Carpentersville
Garage fire destroys homes in Carpentersville 00:24

CARPENTERSVILLE, Ill. (CBS) – Chopper 2 captured the aftermath of a garage fire that spread to nearby homes in northwest suburban Carpentersville.

Fire crews responded to the scene around 4:15 p.m.

The call originally was for three structures on fire on Kingston Circle off Wakefield Drive, but the number eventually grew to four with two single-family homes and two detached garages.

All four structures are considered a total loss.

There were no injures.

A total of 25 fire departments and over 100 firefighters responded to the scene.

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