Windsor Lake Apartment Homes Fire Injured Four People in Woodridge

Unsafe Premises - September 28, 2026

Cause of Fire That Injured Four People at Windsor Lake Apartment Homes in Woodridge Remains Under Investigation

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WOODRIDGE, ILLINOISĀ (September 28, 2026) – At least four people were injured in a Woodridge apartment fire at the Windsor Lake Apartment Homes at 7351 Woodward Avenue.

DuPage County officials are saying that the incident occurred on Thursday. Firefighters and first responders were called to the Windsor Lake Apartment Homes after getting reports of a fire.

The intensity of the fire caused the roof of the apartment buildings to collapse. Part of the issue that firefighters had to work around was that natural gas was actually feeding the blaze.

While natural gas was present during the fire, the exact circumstances leading up to the incident remain under investigation. In total, four people were injured in the fire at the Windsor Lake Apartment Homes.

Liability for Woodridge Apartment Fires

Apartment owners in Illinois have a legal obligation to maintain their units in a reasonably safe condition. This requires that all multifamily units have working smoke detectors. Properties must also have adequate ingress and egress points in the event of an emergency, so that people are able to escape. Separate from property owners, gas companies and other utility providers must also routinely inspect and maintain their equipment. Determining responsibility for any apartment fire in Illinois will require examining multiple pieces of evidence of any suspected hazard and how it may have contributed to injuries.

  • Smoke Detectors: It matters whether or not units at the apartment had smoke detectors that were in working order.
  • Prior Complaints: Another important consideration is whether any resident reported a gas odor or other potential hazard prior to the incident.
  • Control: The condition and maintenance record of all gas lines and electrical systems throughout the building should be carefully reviewed.
  • Safety Issues: Perhaps one of the most important issues to review is whether or not there were any identified safety failures that were not addressed prior to any fire.

When a property owner or utility company has actual or constructive notice of a hazard, they must take action. Failing to take action to correct a dangerous condition could form the basis of a negligence claim. Consider, for example, Bybee v. Oā€™Hagen. Multiple tenants filed lawsuits after a fire damaged their units and caused injuries. Attorneys for the plaintiff argued that the landlord was responsible because they violated the stateā€™s Smoke Detector Act by failing to provide smoke detectors.

What to Do After an Apartment Fire in Illinois

Fires remain one of the leading causes of preventable injury and death across Illinois and the United States. The National Fire Protection Association has estimated that there were roughly 332,000 reported US structure fires in 2023 alone. These fires resulted in many preventable injuries and deaths. It is important that several actions are taken after any residential fire in Illinois.

  • It should be determined if all of the smoke detectors in units were present and functioning correctly.
  • Photographs of the inner and outer portions of the building should be taken.
  • Any reports of gas leaks or other hazards prior to the fire should be carefully scrutinized.
  • Victims should consider their legal options with a team experienced in fire science and tort claims.

It can be difficult to know where to begin after any fire in Illinois. Many people face the sudden loss of all of their earthly possessions. They may also sustain catastrophic injuries that impair their ability to work or even perform daily tasks. Sadly, property owners and utility companies are not likely to accept responsibility if any fire seriously injured someone. This is why it is so important that victims speak with an experienced attorney who can review the unique facts of their case.

Getting Legal Help After Being Injured in an Apartment Fire

We atĀ Horwitz Horwitz & AssociatesĀ extend ourĀ best wishes to all of the people injured in the Windsor Lake Apartment Homes fire. It is our sincere hope that they will be able to make a full recovery. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to the police. There needs to be a thorough investigation into what contributed to this incident.

Have you or a loved one been injured in an Illinois apartment fire? You may be entitled to significant financial compensation. Our team of experienced premises liability attorneys is here to support you. We are committed to helping victims get medical and financial support that they need to recover and move forward with their lives. You are always welcome to contact us anytime for a risk-free case evaluation by callingĀ (312) 564-4256.