Commercial Fire – 300 Block S. Market St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a commercial building in the 300 block of S. Market St., Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 12:41 p.m. Fire crews were able to quickly get the fire under control. Firefighters responded to a report from a passerby of a fire in this single-story commercial structure. Once […]
Residential Fire – 1400 Block W. Clark St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a residence in the 1400 block of W. Clark St., Monday, December 2, 2024, at 11:12 a.m. Fire crews were able to quickly get the fire under control. Firefighters responded to a report from a passerby of a fire in the single-family home. Once on the […]
Apartment Fire – 100 Block Buena Vista Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in an apartment building in the 100 block of Buena Vista Dr., Monday, November 25, at 12:56 p.m. Fire crews were able to quickly get the fire under control. Firefighters responded to a report from a passerby of a fire in this four-unit apartment building. Once on […]
Champaign Fire Department Will Be Conducting Hazardous Materials Training
The Champaign Fire Department will be conducting hazardous materials training November 4th, 6th, and 8th, 2024, at Sholem Aquatic Center, 2205 Sangamon Dr., Champaign. Fire department instructors will lead a scenario designed to simulate a hazardous materials release and subsequent control of the release. There will be two daily sessions beginning at 8:30 a.m. and […]
Residential Fire – 3200 Block of York Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to an exterior fire at a home in the 3200 block of York Dr., Thursday, October 24, 2024, at 9:17 p.m. Fire crews were able to contain the fire primarily to the exterior of the home. Firefighters responded to the report from an occupant of a fire at this single-family […]
Smoke Alarm Blitz – North Champaign
Firefighters and staff from the Champaign Fire Department and Neighborhood Services Department along with the Illinois Fire Safety Alliance will be going door-to-door in a north Champaign neighborhood Friday, October 25, 2024, offering to check smoke alarms and installing free smoke alarms in homes that need them. This Smoke Alarm Blitz, beginning at 1:00 p.m., […]
Equipment Failure – 1605 W. Kirby Avenue
The Champaign Fire Department responded to what was dispatched as a working fire at the International Prep Academy, 1605 W. Kirby Avenue, Tuesday, October 22, at 8:22 a.m. Fire crews located a failed light fixture in the gymnasium. Firefighters responded to multiple reports from occupants of a fire in this educational facility. Once on the […]
Residential Fire – 1200 Block Williamsburg Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a bedroom of a home in the 1200 block of Williamsburg Dr., Sunday, October 20, 2024, at 3:50 p.m. Fire crews were able to contain the fire to a bedroom. Firefighters responded to the report of a fire in this single-family home. Once on the scene, […]
Residential Fire – 1600 Block Normandy Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a residence in the 1600 block of Normandy Dr., Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 1:08 p.m. Fire crews were able to quickly get the fire under control. Firefighters responded to a report from an occupant of a fire in this single-family residence. Once on the scene, […]
Dryer Fire – 1900 S. First St.
The Champaign and Urbana Fire Departments responded to a fire in a commercial dryer at a hotel and conference center at 1900 S. First St., Sunday, September 1, 2024, at 6:04 p.m. Once on the scene, firefighters reported a fire in a commercial dryer. Crews deployed a single hose line and were able to quickly […]