THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT RELEASE
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Incident Date: Thursday, November 6, 2025
Time of Incident: 10:43 PM
Description of Structure/Property: 2 Story Residence
Alarm Location/Address: 601 N Beard Street
Description of Incident:
The Danville Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 601 North Beard Street at approximately 10:43 PM on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Upon arrival, first-arriving companies found a fully involved detached garage fire with flames extending into the residence and threatening a nearby garage structure.
Firefighters from multiple crews advanced handlines to the garage, the residence, and the nearby exposure to protect surrounding property. Occupants who had fled the home advised firefighters that everyone was out; however, while performing a walk around of the building, the incident commander spotted a flashlight moving on the second story of the residence.
Firefighters from Engine 1 were immediately ordered to perform a rescue. Crews from Station 1 quickly placed a ground ladder to the second-story window, entered the home, and rescued the individual by ladder. The victim was treated on scene by Arrow Ambulance personnel and released. No firefighter injuries were reported.
Crews remained on scene until 12:51 AM on Friday, November 7, 2025, performing overhaul and assisting with the investigation — a total on-scene duration of approximately 2 hours and 8 minutes.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Danville Fire Department Fire Investigation Team and the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office.
Chief Aaron Marcott praised the coordinated efforts of all responders:
“This was a well-coordinated operation that directly resulted in a life being saved. The professionalism and teamwork of our firefighters reflect the training and commitment they bring to every call.”
The Danville Fire Department was assisted on scene by the Danville Police Department, Arrow Ambulance, and Ameren Illinois.
Anyone with information about this fire is encouraged to contact Captain Ryan Allison at (217) 431-2350.
Fire Units Cleared: 12:51 AM
Fire Cause: Undetermined
Injuries: 1 patient was treated at the scene
Smoke Alarm Status: Unknown.
Estimated Dollar Loss: $40,000
Assisting Agencies: Ameren Illinois, Office of Illinois State Fire Marshal, and AMT Ambulance.
