The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a multi-family apartment building in the 2000 block of W John St., Tuesday, March 31, at 10:44 p.m. Fire crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire.
Firefighters responded to a report of a fire at this three-story apartment building. Once on the scene, fire crews found an exterior fire that was extending up the building from a first-floor balcony. Firefighters extended multiple hose lines and were able to keep the fire contained primarily to the exterior of the building.
The cause of this fire has not been determined as investigators remain on scene conducting their investigation. There were no firefighter or occupant injuries reported. One resident will be displaced because of this fire.