The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a residence at 212 W. Vine St., Tuesday, April 26th, at 1:13 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in this single-family home.
Firefighters responded to a report from an occupant of a fire in this two-story residence. Once on the scene, fire crews reported a small fire in the attic of the home. Firefighters deployed a single hose line and quickly extinguished the fire primarily contained to the attic.
The cause of this fire has not been determined as investigators remain on the scene conducting their investigation. There were no firefighter or occupant injuries reported. The occupants of the building will be displaced because of the damage.
The Champaign Fire Department reminds everyone to maintain a working smoke alarm in their place of residence and to have and practice a home escape plan. Smoke alarms can provide early notification when seconds count.