Natural Gas Leak – Intersection of John and Locust Streets
The Champaign Fire Department responded to the initial report of a four-inch natural gas line that had been struck in the intersection of John and Locust Streets by construction going on in the area. Crews quickly closed both John and Locust Streets in the immediate area of the leak and began monitoring for gas in […]
Residential Fire – 1007 S Locust Street
The Champaign Fire Department responded initially to the report of a dumpster on fire behind the apartment building at 1007 S Locust Street, Monday, May 14, 2018 at 12:03 p.m. Prior to the Fire Department’s arrival on the scene, additional calls to 9-1-1 confirmed the fire was beginning to extend into the building, causing this […]
Residential Fire – 505 S. Lynn Street
The Champaign Fire Department responded to the report of smoke coming from behind a refrigerator at 505 S. Lynn Street, Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at 7:41 p.m. Upon arrival on the scene, fire crews found smoke and fire within the home and upgraded this to a working fire. A resident discovered smoke coming from behind […]
Residential Fire – 1302 N. Mattis Ave.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire at 1302 N. Mattis Ave., Wednesday, May 2, 2018 at 3:04 p.m. Upon arrival on the scene, fire crews found a fire on the exterior of the home that was beginning to extend inside. A neighbor noticed the fire on the exterior of the home and […]
Building Permits Issued
Champaign Fire Department, Building Safety Division 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 520 N Neil Street $3,880,000 5/2/2018 New Multi Family Building 701 N Country Fair Dr $800,000 4/30/2018 New Commercial Building 703 N Country Fair Dr […]
Residential Fire – 714 West Vine Street
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire at 714 West Vine Street, Monday, April 30, 2018, at 5:43 a.m. Upon arrival on the scene, fire crews found heavy smoke coming from the attic of the home. Suppression efforts began immediately. A neighbor noticed smoke coming from the attic of the vacant home and […]
Apartment Fire – 609 S. Randolph Street
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire at 609 S. Randolph Street, Friday, April 27, 2018, at 6:06 p.m. Upon arrival on the scene, fire crews found heavy smoke and fire coming from a third-floor balcony and attic. Firefighters entered the building and performed searches while also conducting an aggressive interior fire attack. […]
Building Permits Issued
Champaign Fire Department, Building Safety Division 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 5006 Abbey Fields Dr $425,000 4/24/2018 New Single Family Home 3903 Slate Dr $257,900 4/23/2018 New Single Family Home 2017 S Neil A-B $311,000 4/25/2018 […]
Smoke Alarm Blitz – West Champaign
Firefighters and staff from the Champaign Fire Department and Neighborhood Services Department, along with volunteers from the Annual Smoke Alarm Blitz in Honor of Christian Sheehan, will be going door-to-door in a west Champaign neighborhood, Saturday, April 14, 2018, offering to check smoke alarms and installing free smoke alarms in homes that need them. This […]
Champaign Fire Department and the Champaign Exchange Club Honor the 2017 Firefighter of the Year Recipient
The Champaign Fire Department and the Champaign Exchange Club will honor the 2017 Firefighter of the Year recipient, Battalion Chief Gary Gula, on April 9, 2018. A ceremony will be held at O’Charley’s, 730 W. Town Center Blvd., from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. Battalion Chief Gula has been nominated for his outstanding performance in creating […]