Wildfire Zones: Schaumburg vs Tinley Park

Is Schaumburg in a wildfire zone?

No. Schaumburg is a suburban community in the Chicago metro area and is not designated as a wildfire hazard zone.

Do I need to clear brush around my home in Schaumburg?

While no wildfire zone clearance mandate applies, standard property maintenance codes require keeping vegetation maintained and not creating fire hazards.

Does the fire department handle grass fires?

Yes. The Schaumburg Fire Department responds to all fire incidents and maintains mutual aid agreements with neighboring communities.

Is Tinley Park in a wildfire zone?

No. Tinley Park is not in a designated wildland-urban interface or high-risk wildfire zone. Northeastern Illinois has low wildfire risk overall.

Do Tinley Park homes need fire-resistant construction?

No. Because there is no WUI overlay, the building code does not require ember-resistant roofing, ventilation screening, or the defensible-space clearances used in western states.

Are prairie fires a risk in Tinley Park?

Grass fires occasionally occur in forest-preserve prairies like Orland Grassland and are handled by Tinley Park Fire and MABAS mutual aid. Residents should avoid outdoor burning in dry, windy conditions.