THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT RELEASE
Early on Monday morning (July 10, 2023), Danville fire fighters responded to a reported garage on fire with flames and smoke showing in the unit block of Illinois Street. While enroute to the scene, on-duty Danville Police Officers advised the fire department that a house was on fire at 13 Illinois Street.
The single story house was fully enveloped in fire upon arrival by first arriving fire crews. The structure had no utilities and was determined early on to be a vacant structure. Firefighters mounted a defensive attack on the fire.
Firefighters remained on scene until 2:49 AM, extinguishing the fire.
Firefighters were assisted by the Danville Police Department and Ameren Utility Company.
The building and its contents are considered to be a total loss. Damage estimates are placed at $11,000.00.
No injuries have been reported.
The fire is under investigation by the Danville Fire Department. Anyone with information should call the Fire Department at (217) 431-2350.
