The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a single-family home in the 1600 block of Carolyn Dr., Friday, January 3, 2025, at 4:22 p.m. Fire crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire.
Firefighters responded to the report from a neighbor of a fire in this one-story home. Once on the scene, firefighters reported heavy smoke and fire coming from the residence. The occupant was out of the home at the time of the fire department arrival. Crews deployed multiple hose lines to extinguish the fire.
The cause of this fire is not determined as investigators remain on scene conducting their investigation. There were no firefighter injuries reported. The occupant was treated on the scene and transported to a local hospital. One dog and one cat perished in the fire. The occupants will be displaced because of this fire.