THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT RELEASE
Date: Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Time: 4:27 PM
Description of Structure/Property: 419 Short Street, 1-story, wooden framed home (Unoccupied)
Description of Incident:
On Tuesday, March 26, 2024, firefighters were called to a residence on fire with visible smoke and flames. The fire was reported to be near Williams and Short Streets yesterday around 4:30 PM in Danville. While enroute to the call, firefighters received reports of a possible person inside the residence. Firefighters arrived to find the fire had fully enveloped the backside of the residence with flames extending over 20 feet in the air.
Facing high heat and heavy fire conditions, firefighters performed a rapid search of the areas of the home that were not yet involved in fire. No one was located in the building.
Multiple crews of firefighters utilizing multiple handlines fought for several minutes to bring the fire under control. High winds were also hampering on-going firefighting efforts.
Ameren assisted firefighters by removing a live line power connected to the residence. The home itself had no electric service or gas service.
Firefighters remained on scene until 6:48 PM.
If anyone has information regarding this fire, they are encouraged to call the Danville Fire Department at (217) 431-2350.
Fire Cause: The Danville Fire Department is investigating the fire for cause.
Injuries: Two firefighters suffered minor injuries during the incident.
Smoke Alarm Status: No working detectors present.
Estimated Dollar Loss: $ 12,000.00
Assisting Agencies: Ameren Illinois; Arrow Ambulance
-Fire Chief Aaron Marcott
