Fire Department News

• July 8, 2025Residential Fire – 600 Block N James St.
  The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire outside a single-family residence in the 600 Block of N James St., Monday, July 7, 2025, at 4:25 p.m. Fire crews were able to quickly get the fire und …
• July 7, 2025Apartment Fire – 100 Block Kenwood Rd.
  The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a condemned multi-family apartment building in the 100 block of Kenwood Rd., Saturday, July 5, at 10:31 p.m. Fire crews were able to quickly exting …
• July 3, 2025Building Permit Issued
  The Champaign Fire Department’s Building Safety Division recently issued the following building permit for a project with an estimated construction value of $250,000 or more. Address Value of Construc …
• June 16, 2025Champaign Fire and Police Encourage Fireworks Safety this Summer Season
  As Independence Day approaches and the community prepares for July 4th celebrations, the City of Champaign urges residents and visitors to prioritize safety by leaving fireworks to trained professiona …
• June 12, 2025Residential Fire – 3300 Block of Boulder Ridge Drive
  The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire in the 3300 Block of Boulder Ridge Drive on June 12, 2025, at 10:43 a.m. Upon arrival on the scene, fire crews found heavy fire and smoke comi …