Apartment Fire – 600 Block of Crescent Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire at an apartment building in the 600 block of Crescent Dr., Tuesday, July 2 at 3:00 a.m. Fire crews worked to extinguish the fire inside this three-story multi-family residence. Firefighters responded to the report from an occupant of a fire at this multi-family residence. Once on the […]
Apartment Fire – 500 Block of E. Columbia Ave.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire at an apartment building in the 500 block of E. Columbia Ave., Monday, July 1 at 11:36 p.m. Fire crews worked to extinguish the fire inside this eight unit apartment building. Firefighters responded to the report from a passerby of a fire at this multi-family residence. Once […]
Residential Fire – 800 Block of South Mattis Ave.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire in the 800 block of South Mattis Ave., Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 3:42 p.m. Upon arrival on the scene, fire crews found smoke and flames coming the roof of a three-story multifamily apartment building. Crews quickly deployed multiple hose lines inside and outside of the […]
Residential Fire – 1100 Block of North Champaign St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire in the 1100 block of North Champaign St., Sunday, June 23, 2024, at 6:03 p.m. Upon arrival on the scene, fire crews found smoke and flames coming from a detached garage, car, and rubbish that was behind a residence. Crews quickly deployed multiple hose lines and […]
Champaign Fire and Police Encourage Fireworks Safety this Summer Season
As Independence Day approaches and our community prepares to celebrate July 4th, the City of Champaign reminds residents and visitors that fireworks can be dangerous and to celebrate safely by leaving the fireworks to the experts. More than 19,500 reported fires are started annually by fireworks. Children ages 10–14 had the highest rate of fireworks […]
Champaign Fire Canvassing Two Neighborhoods After Recent Fires
On Thursday, April 18, 2024, the Champaign Fire Department will be canvassing two neighborhoods that have recently suffered fires, testing smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, and installing new alarms in homes that need them. From 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., firefighters will be going door-to-door in the 1300 block of Joanne Ln. making sure homes […]
Residential Fire – 1300 Block of North Walnut St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a single-family home in the 1300 block of north Walnut St., Saturday, March 2, at 6:28 a.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-story home. Once on the […]
Joint First Responder Training to be held January 30 at First Christian Church
Champaign County first responders will hold a joint training exercise on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, starting at 9:00 a.m. at First Christian Church (3601 Staley Road, Champaign). The training exercise will conclude at approximately 12:00 p.m. and will help prepare first responders for rapid response emergency scenarios and mutual aid needs that may occur in […]
Residential Fire – 1305 Maplepark Drive
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a single-family home at 1305 Maplepark Dr., Friday, November 3, at 3:40 a.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the small fire. Firefighters responded to a report from a Champaign Police Department Officer of a fire at the front of this one-story residence. The Officer was able to […]
Residential Fire – 2802 Rolling Acres Drive
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire inside a home at 2802 Rolling Acres Drive, Sunday, October 29 at 6:38 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire inside this home. Firefighters responded to the report of a chimney fire in this bi-level, single family home. Once on the scene, firefighters found light smoke showing […]