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Grill fire damages Evanston home

A barbecue grill apparently triggered an extra-alarm blaze Sunday evening to the back of a home at 534 Judson Ave. in southeast Evanston, causing roughly $200,000 damage to the structure, fire officials said.

At least four family members were displaced as a result of the blaze. No injuries were reported.

Fire Department dispatchers received 911 calls about 7 p.m., of a barbecue grill on fire. Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke and fire coming from the rear of the home, extending into the second-floor windows as well as the interior, said Division Chief Thomas Janetske.

A box alarm was activated, signaling all Evanston companies to respond to the scene while companies from Wilmette, Skokie, Winnetka and Northfield responded to other incidents in Evanston.

Firefighters spread tarp to protect furniture and valuables in the house but some water and smoke damage seeped through, Janetske said, resulting in the displacement of the residents.