UPDATE - 7:40 P.M.: The Wheaton Fire Department is concluding its response to a structure fire that occurred in the 1000 block of Briarbrook Drive, and access to the Briarbrook Apartments is being restored. The Wheaton Fire and Police Departments are no longer asking for the public to avoid the area. Thank you for your patience.

ORIGINAL POST - 4:50 P.M.: The Wheaton Fire Department is currently responding to an active structure fire in the 1000 block of Briarbrook Drive. Please avoid the area to allow emergency personnel to respond to this area. We will provide an update once it is available. Thank you for your cooperation.