THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION IS COURTESY OF THE DANVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
THE ABOVE IS A FILE PHOTO
Structure Fire
Incident Date: Friday, December 13, 2024
Time of Incident: 2:34 a.m.
Description of Structure/Property: 2 Story, Wood Framed Home (Not in Normal Use)
Alarm Location/Address: 617 E. Seminary Street
Description of Incident:
The Danville Fire Department was called to the 600 Blk of E. Seminary Street at 2:34 AM on Friday, December 13, 2024, for the report of a possible structure fire. Upon arrival firefighters reported the home as fully involved in fire. The home was considered not to normal use and was boarded up. Multiple handlines were used to combat the fire.
Frigid temperatures made fighting the fire difficult. Out of an abundance of caution, the decision was made by fire command to level the building, due to the amount of damage that had been done to the home by the fire. Owens Excavating was brought in to assist firefighters.
The cause of the fire is undetermined and under investigation.
Fire Units Cleared: 06:53 a.m.
Fire Cause: Undetermined
Injuries: No injuries were reported.
Smoke Alarm Status: No working detectors present.
Estimated Dollar Loss: $ 28,250.00
Assisting Agencies: Ameren Illinois
