Category: Fire Department Press Releases

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 — […]


Residential Fire – 300 Block S Fair St.

The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a single-family home in the 300 block of S. Fair St., Saturday, August 16, 2025, at 10:43 a.m.  Fire crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire in this single-story home.  Once on the scene, firefighters reported moderate smoke […]