Fire believed to have started in basement burns through floor of Crystal Lake home, causing $150,000 in damage

A fire that likely originated in the basement of a home on Alexandra Boulevard in Crystal Lake caused approximately $150,000 in damage Tuesday morning. Firefighters responded to the scene around 8:16 a.m. after reports of smoke and flames. The blaze burned through the floor of the two-story residence, leaving the occupants displaced. No injuries were reported during the incident.