The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a church in the 1600 block of Bloomington Rd., Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at 12:28 p.m. Fire crews from both the Champaign and Urbana Fire Departments worked to extinguish this fire.
Firefighters responded to multiple reports of a fire in the church called in by those passing by. Once on scene, crews reported moderate smoke coming from the roof eaves and windows near the top of the sanctuary. As firefighters began fighting the fire, this incident was upgraded to a second alarm. Multiple hose lines were extended to fight this fire. Crews worked to contain and extinguish this fire.
The cause of this fire is not determined as investigators from Champaign Fire and Police Departments remain on scene conducting their investigation. There were no firefighter injuries reported.