Fire ravages Romeoville landscaping business, no one hurt

A landscaping business is a ‘total loss’ following a blaze tonight in southwest suburban Romeoville.No one was hurt during the fire at Sebert Landscaping, 667 Parkwood Ave., but the warehouse is a "total loss,’’ said Romeoville Fire Battalion Chief Robert Michalec.Crews received a call from someone who they initially believed was a resident of the apartment above the business office at 5:33 p.m. but firefighters searched the home and found the person had apparently already gotten out.Firefighters went to work as massive flames engulfed the building. “We found extensive fire concentrated in the rear and through the roof,’’ said the battalion chief.Crews had to fight the blaze defensively and it took about 90 minutes and 65 firefighters from 12 departments to control, Michalec said.When asked if there was any reason to suspect foul play, UGG Classic Cardy Boots Assistant Fire Chief Mike Flaherty said it was under investigation.“It’s just too early (to tell) with the devastation of the building,’ Flaherty said. “There is nothing now that is making us look twice.’’Flaherty did not immediately know if the 9,000-square foot building was equipped with smoke detectors or fire alarms and said he did not hear any.Flaherty said he believed a passerby called 911 to report the fire.