Residential Fire – 710 S. State St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire inside a home at 710 S. State St., Wednesday, July 7th, at 3:56 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire primarily contained to the kitchen of this single-family home. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire in a stove at this two-story home, called in by […]
Residential Fire – 3901 Tallgrass Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire at a home at 3901 Tallgrass Dr., Saturday, July 3, 2021, at 5:51 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in this single-family home. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire at this two-story home, called in by the occupants. Once on the scene, fire crews […]
Partial Building Collapse – 63 Chester St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a partial building collapse at a vacant commercial structure at 63 Chester St., Saturday, June 26th, at 5:47 p.m. Fire crews have determined the building is vacant and closed nearby streets. Firefighters responded to a report of a partial building collapse at this commercial structure, called in by a […]
Champaign Fire Department Encourages Safe and Lawful Fireworks Celebrations
As Independence Day approaches and our community begins to celebrate July 4th, the City of Champaign reminds residents and visitors that fireworks can be dangerous and to celebrate safely by leaving the fireworks to the experts. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were approximately 10,000 fireworks-related, emergency department-treated injuries in 2019, with […]
Residential Fire – 7 Meadow Ct
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire at a home at 7 Meadow Ct., Saturday, June 12, at 1:02 a.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in this single-family home. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire at this single-story home, called in by a passerby. Once on the scene, fire crews reported […]
Apartment Fire – 407 S State St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire inside an apartment at 407 S State St., Sunday, May 9, at 6:56 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire that was contained to a single apartment of this two-story complex. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire in a first-floor apartment from the occupant. Once […]
Fire Investigation – 914 W. Beardsley Ave.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a home on fire at 914 W. Beardsley Ave., Thursday, April 29 at 9:06 a.m. Investigators have concluded their investigation into this fire and have determined it to be accidental. Through scene examination and interviews, investigators from the Champaign Fire Department and the Office of the Illinois State Fire […]
Residential Fire – 914 W. Beardsley Ave
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a home on fire at 914 W. Beardsley Ave., Thursday, April 29 at 9:06 a.m. Fire crews rescued four occupants from this single-family residential fire. Firefighters responded to multiple calls reporting the fire in the two-story home. Once on the scene, fire crews reported smoke and flames coming from […]
Commercial Fire – 1917 W Springfield Avenue
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire at Li’l Porgy’s, 1917 W Springfield Avenue, Saturday, April 3, 2021, at 5:52 a.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire that began in a commercial cooking pit. Firefighters responded to multiple reports of a fire inside the restaurant. Once on the scene, fire crews reported a fire in […]
Commercial Fire – 2102 N Prospect Ave.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire on the roof of Target, 2102 N Prospect Ave., Sunday, March 28 at 8:08 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire primarily contained to a rooftop air handling unit. Firefighters responded to a report from a passerby of a fire on the roof of this retail store. […]