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Facing bitter cold temperatures, Danville Firefighters were called to 516 W. Clay Street in Danville on Sunday for a vacant building heavily involved in fire. Early reports from a bystander stated that someone may be inside the structure. After bringing the fire under control, firefighters initiated a search of the building, and no one was found to be inside.
Ameren assisted firefighters by confirming no utility services were present in the building.
Firefighters at one point used the department’s ladder truck to bring the fire under control.
A warming bus was brought by Danville Mass Transit to the scene for the firefighters operating at the incident.
Firefighters remained on scene until 7:36 PM.
Fire Cause: The Danville Fire Department is investigating the cause of the fire.
For now, the cause of the fire remains undetermined.
No civilian injuries were reported at the time of the incident.
Smoke Alarm Status: No working detectors present.
Estimated Dollar Loss: $ 21,000.00
Assisting Agencies: Ameren Illinois; Danville Police, Carle Ambulance, and Danville Mass Transit
