Narrative: Champaign Fire Department responded to 303 S Russell St. on January 31st, at 8:05 a.m. Upon arrival, fire crews found smoke emitting from the front of a single story residential structure. Fire crews advanced a single hand line through the front door of the house and found fire in the rear of the residence. Fire crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire. One resident was home at the time of the fire and was able to evacuate on his own. No injuries to fire personnel or citizens were reported. Champaign Police Department assisted with traffic control. The Champaign Fire Department encourages all residents to have working smoke detectors.
What: Working fire at a single family rental house.
Date: January 31, 2015
Time of Call: 08:05
Time on Scene: 08:09
Strike: 08:17
Where: 303 S Russell
Owner: Daniel E. Lewis
Occupants: 1 occupant
Cause of fire: Under Investigation
Dollar loss: TBD