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. […]
Residential Fire – 1712 Paula Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire inside a home at 1712 Paula Dr., Sunday, February 28 at 4:12 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in this single-family residence. Firefighters responded to a report from a passerby of smoke coming from this single-story home. Once on the scene, firefighters reported smoke coming from […]
The Champaign Fire Department Hosts the Annual Edward M. Hoffman Awards and Pinning Ceremony
On Thursday, February 25, at 7:00 p.m., the Champaign Fire Department will virtually debut the annual Edward M. Hoffman Awards and Pinning Ceremony. This event honors devoted residents and members of Ambulance Services, Champaign Firefighters, and Champaign Police Officers that have displayed exemplary service to those they serve and protect. The virtual ceremony will be […]
Champaign Fire Department Will Be Conducting Ice Rescue Training
The Champaign Fire Department will be conducting ice rescue training February 24, 25 and 26, 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. The Champaign Fire Department reminds residents to take these safety precautions when outdoors this winter: […]
Residential Fire – 20 Raintree Drive
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire inside a home at 20 Raintree Drive, Monday, February 8, 2021, at 8:23 a.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in this mobile home. Firefighters responded to a report of smoke coming from the mobile home, called in by a passerby. Once on the scene, fire crews […]
Residential Fire – 202 Nelson Ct.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire inside a home at 202 Nelson Ct., Friday, January 29, 2021, at 8:57 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in this single-family home. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire in the attached garage of this single-story home, called in by the occupants. Once on […]
Residential Fire – 1410 Harrington Drive
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire inside a home at 1410 Harrington Drive, Friday, December 25, 2020, at 9:03 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in this single-family home. Firefighters responded to a report of the roof of this two-story home on fire, called in by the occupants. Once on the scene, […]
Garage Fire – 1000 Block of W. Union St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire inside a detached single-car garage in the 1000 block of W. Union St., Friday, December 25, 2020, at 1:05 a.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire that was contained to the garage. Firefighters responded to a report of smoke coming from this single-car garage. Once on the […]