Residential Fire – 2100 Block Sumac Dr.
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 […]
Residential Fire – 200 Block N Fourth St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a vacant single-family home and detached garage in the 200 block of N Fourth St., Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 3:44 p.m. Fire crews worked to extinguish this growing fire. Firefighters responded to multiple reports of a fire in this single-story home. Once on the scene, […]
Arrest Made in November 19 Fire at Champaign Church
A Champaign man has been arrested for his involvement in a fire that caused thousands of dollars in damage to a Champaign church. On November 19, 2025, at 12:28 p.m., personnel with the Champaign Police and Fire Departments were called to a church in the 1600 block of Bloomington Road following a report of a […]
Commercial Fire – 1600 Block of Bloomington Rd.
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 […]
Residential Fire – 1300 Block Williamsburg Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a single-family home in the 1300 block of Williamsburg Dr., Monday, November 10, 2025, at 10:01 p.m. Fire crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire. Firefighters responded to a report from an occupant, awoken by the smoke alarm, of a fire outside this single-story home. […]
Residential Fire – 2400 Block of High View Ct.
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 […]
Residential Fire – 2000 Block of Cynthia Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a 16-unit multi-family apartment building in the 2000 block of Cynthia Dr., Monday, October 6, at 3:54 p.m. Fire crews were able to quickly locate and extinguish this hidden fire. Firefighters responded to a report of smoke coming from a utility room in this two-story apartment […]
Fire Prevention Week 2025
This year’s Fire Prevention Week™ campaign, “Charge into Fire Safety™: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home,” works to educate everyone about using these batteries safely. The campaign stresses how important it is to Buy, Charge, and Recycle safely when it comes to lithium-ion batteries. Most of the electronics we use in our homes every day — […]
Apartment Fire – 700 Block S. Mattis Ave.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a multi-family apartment building in the 700 block of S. Mattis Ave., Sunday, September 7, 2025, at 2:21 p.m. Fire crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire in a dryer in this two-story apartment building. Once on […]
Commercial Fire – 300 Block N Chestnut St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire at a restaurant in the 300 block of N. Chestnut St., Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at 12:54 p.m. Fire crews were able to quickly get the fire under control. Firefighters responded to a report of the roof on fire at this restaurant. Once on the scene, crews […]