Smoke Alarm Blitz – Douglass Park Neighborhood
Firefighters and staff from the Champaign Fire Department and Equity and Engagement Department, along with volunteers from the Annual Smoke Alarm Blitz in Honor of Christian Sheehan and the American Red Cross will be going door-to-door in a northeast Champaign neighborhood, Saturday, May 18, 2024, offering to check smoke alarms and installing free smoke alarms […]
Residential Fire – 912 Charles St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a detached garage at 912 Charles St., Thursday, July 6, at 10:16 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished this garage fire. Firefighters responded to a report of a detached garage on fire, initially called in by a passerby. Once on the scene, fire crews reported moderate smoke […]
Residential Fire – 803 Richards Lane
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire at 803 Richards Lane, Thursday, March 2nd, at 5:40 p.m. The fire was reported by the resident of the home. The fire was quickly and professionally extinguished. Upon arrival, fire crews reported no smoke or flames showing, but when fire crews entered the home, they found […]
Cooking with Care this Thanksgiving Holiday
The kitchen is the center of activity during the Thanksgiving Holiday. While cooking with care should always be a priority, it becomes crucial on Thanksgiving Day when there is more activity and people in the home. Thanksgiving Day is the peak day for home cooking fires, followed by Christmas Day and Christmas Eve. Nearly three […]
Residential Fire – 903 S. Duncan Rd.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a bedroom at 903 S. Duncan Rd., Wednesday, December 1, at 3:32 a.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in this single-family home. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire at this one-story residence called in by the occupants. Occupants of the home were alerted […]
Residential Fire – 511 S. Duncan Rd.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in the attached garage of a home at 511 S. Duncan Rd., Wednesday, December 1, at 3:12 a.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in this single-family home. Firefighters responded to a report of a fire at this one-story residence called in by the occupants. Once on […]
Champaign Fire Department Reminds the Community To “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety!”
In a typical home, you can have as little as one to two minutes to escape safely after the smoke alarm sounds. Knowing the difference between your smoke or carbon monoxide alarm and what it means when they sound can save a life. The National Fire Protection Association’s 2021 Fire Prevention Week is October 3rd […]
Fire Investigation – 914 W. Beardsley Ave.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a home on fire at 914 W. Beardsley Ave., Thursday, April 29 at 9:06 a.m. Investigators have concluded their investigation into this fire and have determined it to be accidental. Through scene examination and interviews, investigators from the Champaign Fire Department and the Office of the Illinois State Fire […]
Residential Fire – 914 W. Beardsley Ave
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a home on fire at 914 W. Beardsley Ave., Thursday, April 29 at 9:06 a.m. Fire crews rescued four occupants from this single-family residential fire. Firefighters responded to multiple calls reporting the fire in the two-story home. Once on the scene, fire crews reported smoke and flames coming from […]
Residential Fire – 1712 Paula Dr.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire inside a home at 1712 Paula Dr., Sunday, February 28 at 4:12 p.m. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire in this single-family residence. Firefighters responded to a report from a passerby of smoke coming from this single-story home. Once on the scene, firefighters reported smoke coming from […]