A fire tore through the basement of a home in the 8400 block of Camelia Lane in Orland Park on Sunday morning, Nov. 8, 2026. No one was hurt.
Everyone inside had gotten out before firefighters arrived, according to the account. Initial reports described a couch on fire in the basement.
The first engine company to arrive found heavy smoke, extreme heat and flames visible from outside the home. By then, the fire had spread through the entire basement.
Crews went inside to attack the fire but at first could not safely move into the basement because conditions were too intense. Firefighters outside worked to knock down the flames while the interior crews held their position. Together, the crews pushed in and brought the fire under control.
The home was extensively damaged, but firefighters saved the structure.
Orland Fire Protection District crews were assisted by firefighters from Tinley Park, Oak Forest, Palos Heights and North Palos.
