Champaign Fire Canvassing Two Neighborhoods After Recent Fires
On Thursday, April 18, 2024, the Champaign Fire Department will be canvassing two neighborhoods that have recently suffered fires, testing smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and installing new alarms in homes that need them. From 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., firefighters will be going door-to-door in the 1300 block of Joanne Ln. making sure homes […]
Residential Fire – 1300 Block of North Walnut St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a single-family home in the 1300 block of north Walnut St., Saturday, March 2, at 6:28 a.m. Fire crews were able to quickly get the fire under control. Firefighters responded to a report from an occupant of a fire in this single-story home. Once on the […]
Joint First Responder Training to be held January 30 at First Christian Church
Champaign County first responders will hold a joint training exercise on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, starting at 9:00 a.m. at First Christian Church (3601 Staley Road, Champaign). The training exercise will conclude at approximately 12:00 p.m. and will help prepare first responders for rapid response emergency scenarios and mutual aid needs that may occur in […]
Residential Fire – 1305 Maplepark Drive
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a single-family home at 1305 Maplepark Dr., Friday, November 3, at 3:40 a.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the small fire. Firefighters responded to a report from a Champaign Police Department Officer of a fire at the front of this one-story residence. The Officer was able to […]
Residential Fire – 2802 Rolling Acres Drive
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire inside a home at 2802 Rolling Acres Drive, Sunday, October 29 at 6:38 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire inside this home. Firefighters responded to the report of a chimney fire in this bi-level, single family home. Once on the scene, firefighters found light smoke showing […]
Apartment Fire – 1210 Providence Circle
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire inside an apartment at 1210 Providence Circle, Saturday, October 28 at 4:47 p.m. Fire crews extinguished the remaining hot spots in this sprinkler controlled fire. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire in this two-story apartment building. Once on the scene, firefighters found nothing showing from […]
Stadium Fire – 1402 S. First St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire at Memorial Stadium, 1402 S. First St., Tuesday, October 3rd, at 7:56 p.m. Fire crews worked to extinguish this fire that originated in a maintenance area of the stadium under the Horseshoe. Firefighters responded to an automatic fire alarm at the stadium. Once on the scene, fire […]
Apartment Fire – 2614 W Springfield Ave.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a multi-family apartment building at 2614 W Springfield Ave., Friday, September 29, at 4:18 a.m. Fire crews worked to extinguish this fire that originated on the third floor. Firefighters responded to multiple reports of a three-story building with fire showing from the roof. En route, this […]
Residential Fire – 403 Nathaniel Burch Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire inside a duplex at 403 Nathaniel Burch Dr., Friday, September 8 at 3:34 a.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in this home. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire in this two-story duplex. Once on the scene, firefighters reported smoke and fire coming from the […]
Champaign Fire Department 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
The Champaign Fire Department will have their annual 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on Monday, September 11th at 8:45 a.m. The Memorial Ceremony will take place at the northeast corner of West Side Park, 400 W University Avenue, at the Champaign Fire and Police Memorial. The public is invited to attend this outdoor event. For those unable […]