Fatal Zion Fire Deemed Accidental

Zion, IL (WLIP) – The City of Zion Fire & Rescue Department has completed its investigation into a structure fire that occurred on Enoch Avenue late last month that killed three members of the same family.

According to a media release, fire investigators have determined the fire to be accidental in nature.

Investigators from the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s office, along with a team of local fire investigators, conducted a thorough examination of the scene, as well as interviewed family members, neighbors, and potential witnesses.

After examining the fire scene and information available, investigators have determined that the fire started on the exterior wooden deck on the southwest portion of the house.

Discarded smoking materials cannot be ruled out and appear to be the most likely cause of the fire.

Additionally, investigators and fire department officials did not find signs of working smoke alarms in the home.