The Danville Fire Department reports that a fire at 3:17 AM Tuesday morning, November 29th at 104 Illinois Street was caused by a space heater. Five residents in the home were able to escape before firefighters arrived; and by the time firefighters did arrive, flames were all along the back of the house and through the roof.
The house and all contents are a total loss, but firefighters were able to rescue two dogs and a cat. The Fire Department reminds you keep a complete radius of open space all around a space heater; and do not have it too close to anything; such as curtains, bed sheets, or clothing.
