THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT RELEASE
Pair of Weekend Fires
First Incident
Incident Date: Saturday, April 27, 2024
Time: 1:11 PM
Description of Structure/Property: 1-Story, wooden framed home (Occupied)
Alarm Location/Address: 1110 E Seminary Street
Description of Incident:
Firefighters responded to a reported fire at a residence in the 1100 Blk of E. Seminary Street. First arriving personnel reported a large amount of smoke coming from the roof of the building. Upon arrival firefighters were told everyone was out of the building. Firefighters brought the fire under control within a few minutes after arrival. While performing a search of the building firefighters did locate and remove two cats from the residence.
Fire Units Cleared: 2:49 PM
Fire Cause: The fire was determined to have started in a bedroom as a result of a malfunctioning power cord.
Injuries: No injuries were reported.
Smoke Alarm Status: Detector present and working.
Estimated Dollar Loss: $ 45,000.00
Assisting Agencies: Ameren Illinois and Arrow Ambulance
Second Incident
Incident Date: Saturday, April 27, 2024
Time: 2:59 PM
Description of Structure/Property: 1-1/2 Story, wooden framed home (Occupied)
Alarm Location/Address: 851 E. Seminary Street
Description of Incident:
A neighbor reported a possible house fire in the 800 Blk of E. Seminary Street. Firefighters arrived to find smoke coming from the residence at 851 E. Seminary Street. Firefighters located a fire in the kitchen area of the residence and quickly brought the fire under control. Firefighters remained on scene to search for any hidden fires that remained.
Fire Units Cleared: 5:02 PM
Fire Cause: Undetermined and Under Investigation.
Injuries: No injuries were reported.
Smoke Alarm Status: Detector present and working.
Estimated Dollar Loss: $32,000.00
Assisting Agencies: Ameren Illinois and Arrow Ambulance
Fire Chief Aaron Marcott
