The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a single-family home in the 2100 block of Sumac Dr., Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 10:10 p.m. Fire crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire.
Firefighters responded to a report of the roof of this single-story home on fire. Once on the scene, crews reported light smoke showing and found a fire in the attic. Firefighters extinguished this small fire, which originated near the chimney flue, using a single hose line.
The cause of this fire that started near the chimney flue is accidental. There were no firefighter or occupant injuries reported.