UPDATE Firefighter Recovering from Injuries
The Champaign Fire Department is pleased to announce that earlier today (1/28/22) the firefighter injured while battling the fire at 305 Flora Dr. on January 26, was released from an area hospital to continue their recovery at home. We thank the media and the public for respecting the firefighter’s privacy as they are requesting to […]
Champaign Fire Department Will Be Conducting Ice Rescue Training
The Champaign Fire Department will be conducting ice rescue training January 31st and February 2nd and 4th, at Kaufman Lake, 2702 W. Springfield Avenue, Champaign. Fire department instructors will lead a scenario designed to simulate an ice rescue, reinforcing victim removal skills. There will be three daily sessions beginning at 8:30 a.m. to allow for […]
UPDATE Residential Fire – 305 Flora Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a single-family home at 305 Flora Dr. where one firefighter was severely injured while battling the fire. The firefighter remains in severe but stable condition at a local hospital. During fire suppression activities, the injured firefighter’s self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) mask became dislodged from the firefighter’s […]
Residential Fire – 1006 N. Neil St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a home at 1006 N. Neil St., Wednesday, January 26, at 6:36 p.m. Fire crews will remain on the scene for much of the night keeping the fire under control. Firefighters responded to multiple reports of what was initially thought to be an exterior fire at […]
Residential Fire – 305 Flora Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a single-family home at 305 Flora Dr., Wednesday, January 26, at 2:22 p.m. One firefighter was severely injured while battling the fire. Firefighters initially responded to a report from a neighbor of a fire in this one-story residence. Once on the scene, fire crews reported heavy […]
Apartment Fire – 710 W. Church St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in an apartment at 710 W. Church St., Thursday, January 20, at 12:27 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in this multi-family apartment building. Firefighters responded to a report from a passerby of a fire in this two-story apartment building. Once on the scene, fire crews […]
Apartment Fire – 907 S. Mattis Ave.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in an apartment at 907 S. Mattis Ave., January 18, 2022, at 10:47 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in this multi-family apartment building. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire in this three-story apartment building called in by the occupants. Once on the scene, […]
Residential Fire – 2004 Lynwood Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a crawl space at 2004 Lynwood Dr., Tuesday, December 7, at 12:37 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in this single-family home. Firefighters responded to a report of light smoke in this one-story residence called in by the occupants. Once on the scene, fire crews […]
Residential Fire – 903 S. Duncan Rd.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a bedroom at 903 S. Duncan Rd., Wednesday, December 1, at 3:32 a.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in this single-family home. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire at this one-story residence called in by the occupants. Occupants of the home were alerted […]
Residential Fire – 511 S. Duncan Rd.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in the attached garage of a home at 511 S. Duncan Rd., Wednesday, December 1, at 3:12 a.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in this single-family home. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire at this one-story residence called in by the occupants. Once on […]