Category: Fire Department Press Releases

Residential Fire – 1205 Broadmoor Dr.

The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire at 1205 Broadmoor Dr., Thursday, March 24, at 7:49 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in this single-family home. Firefighters responded to a report from a neighbor of a fire in this two-story residence. Once on the scene, fire crews reported a fire contained to the […]


Residential Fire – 804 Centennial Dr.

The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a residence at 804 Centennial Dr., Thursday, March 3, at 8:09 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in this single-family home. Firefighters responded to a report from an occupant of a fire in this two-story residence. Once on the scene, fire crews reported heavy fire […]


Building Permits Issued

The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permits for projects with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construction Date Issued Type Use 1603 Peppermill Ln $296,900 2/10/22 New Single Family 2009 Max Run Dr $400,000 2/11/22 New Single Family 2201 N Prospect $383,700 2/11/22 Alteration […]


Apartment Fire – 52 E Armory Ave.

The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in an apartment building at 52 E. Armory Ave., Wednesday, February 16th, at 10:17 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished a small fire in this three-story apartment building. Firefighters responded to a report of a burning odor in a second-floor apartment called in by the occupant. Once on […]


Residential Fire – 508 E Eureka St.

The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a vacant home at 508 E. Eureka St., Wednesday, February 16th, at 2:21 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in this single-family home. Firefighters responded to a report of light smoke coming from this vacant two-story residence called in by a passerby. Once on the […]


Ladder 161 Involved in Accident While Responding to Emergency

Shortly after 7:13 a.m. this morning, while responding to an emergency at 302 E. John St., Champaign Fire Department’s Ladder 161 was involved in a two-vehicle accident at the intersection of Neil and Green streets. A firefighter on Ladder 161 and the occupant of the second vehicle were both treated on scene and transported to […]