The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a single-family home in the 200 block of Hessel Blvd., Wednesday, February 18, 2026, at 6:22 p.m. Fire crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire.
Firefighters responded to a report from an occupant of a fire in this single-story home. Once on the scene, fire crews found light smoke coming from the structure. Firefighters extinguished this small fire that started in the basement using a single hose line.
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. The occupants will be displaced as a result of this fire.