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Champaign Fire Department extinguished basement fire on Hessel Blvd

Champaign Fire Department extinguished basement fire on Hessel Blvd

Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, which had started in the basement of the single-story home. Photo: Shutterstock


CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) — The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire at a single-family home in the 200 block of Hessel Blvd. on Wednesday, February 18, at 6:22 p.m. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, which had started in the basement of the single-story home. Upon arrival, crews observed light smoke coming from the structure and immediately began battling the blaze with a single hose line.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported among the firefighters or the occupants. However, the residents of the home will be displaced as a result of the fire. Fire investigators remain on the scene, and the cause of the fire has not yet been determined.

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