Structure Fire – 214 Charles St.
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire at 214 Charles St., February 17, 2019, at 5:13 a.m. This fire was upgraded to a second-alarm and was extinguished by 6:28 a.m. Firefighters responded to this two-story converted home after receiving the report that there was a fire in the bathroom ceiling. Once on the […]
Recent Fires Cause Damage to Homes, Structures
This week included a rash of fires in apartments, parking lots, and residential homes. The home at 714 W. Vine has been vacant for more than two years and has been undergoing rehabilitation under the City’s Vacant Nuisance Residential Building program. The fire started in the basement and created a large hole in the first floor. The […]
Residential Fire – 908 Frank Drive
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a working fire at 908 Frank Drive, Monday, March 19, 2018, at 2:48 p.m. Upon arrival on the scene, fire crews found smoke coming from the garage of the home. Suppression efforts began immediately. A passerby noticed smoke coming from the attached garage of the home and called 911. […]
Neighborhood Programs Lead to Structure Repair
In June of 2017, the Neighborhood Programs Division was tasked with making a house habitable after the home was badly damaged by fire. The damaged portion of the home contained the bedrooms, bathroom, water heater, breaker box, and furnace. The client had no homeowner’s insurance and the house was condemned pending repairs. If the home […]
Structure Fire – 102 N State Street
The Champaign and Urbana Fire Departments responded to a two-alarm fire at 102 N State Street, Emmanuel Memorial Episcopal Church on Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at 4:49 p.m. Upon arrival on the scene, fire crews found heavy smoke and fire coming from the attic of the church rectory. Suppression efforts began immediately. A passerby […]