The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a 12-unit multi-family apartment building in the 2400 block of High View Ct., Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 4:08 p.m. Fire crews rescued nine occupants from this fire.
Firefighters responded to multiple reports of a fire in this three-story apartment building. Enroute, heavy smoke could be seen, and the fire was upgraded to a second alarm. Once on the scene, firefighters reported heavy fire coming from both a second and third floor balcony. Crews located eight occupants on adjacent balconies and performed ladder rescues. Multiple hose lines were extended to fight this fire. A ninth occupant and dog were rescued from within an apartment. Crews were able to quickly extinguish this fire.
The cause of this fire is not determined as investigators remain on scene conducting their investigation. One occupant was treated on scene and transported to a local hospital for further evaluation. There were no firefighter injuries reported.