Structure Fire at 1239 N. Taylor St. in Oak Park

Published on February 18, 2026

OAK PARK, Ill. – The Oak Park Fire Department responded to a significant structure fire on the 1200 block of N. Taylor Ave. at approximately 8:57 p.m. on Tues., Feb. 17. The fire continued until Wednesday morning just before approximately 7 a.m.

A passerby initially reported smoke and flames coming from a window at 1239 N. Taylor. The fire spread and a Level 1 box alarm was requested, bringing many neighboring fire departments to the scene to assist suppression efforts. The building was vacant and no one was inside at the time the fire broke out.

Additionally, a Level 1 Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS) request was made with additional support arriving to assist with traffic control as North Ave. was closed between Austin Blvd. and Ridgeland Ave.

No firefighter injuries were reported during the response. The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is leading an investigation into the cause of the fire.

About Oak Park - The Village of Oak Park, located just nine miles west of downtown Chicago, offers a distinctive urban/suburban lifestyle in a thriving, multi-cultural community. Well-known for progressive values, tree-lined streets and bustling business districts, Oak Park serves as an ideal place to live, work and play. As a longstanding community of choice, the Village benefits from convenient access to local and regional transit, high-quality public schools, and arts and cultural attractions, including Frank Lloyd Wright’s home and studio and his acclaimed Unity Temple, which was recently designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site.