THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT RELEASE
Description of Incident:
At approximately 02:24 AM, Danville Fire Department units were dispatched to the area of 421 Sherman after a third-party caller reported a large amount of smoke. Danville Police Department units arrived first and confirmed the structure at 421 Sherman Street was on fire.
Engine 1 arrived to find the structure fully involved in fire and initiated a defensive attack using a 2½-inch hose line. protecting nearby exposures. The structure had a significant setback from the street and many overhead obstructions, including a downed power line at the rear of the building. A second alarm was requested, along with a fire investigator.
Ameren retired all utilities to allow for the safe demolition of the structure after suppression and investigation activities concluded. All on-duty fire suppression crews cleared from the scene at 6:18 a.m. Investigators remained on scene until 10:21 AM this morning.
The cause of the fire is believed to be incendiary, and the Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is assisting. Danville Fire Department with an investigation.
The Danville Fire Department urges anyone with information about this fire to contact the department at (217) 431-2350.
Fire Units Cleared: 10:21 AM
Fire Cause: Incendiary.
Injuries: No Injuries reported.
Smoke Alarm Status: Unknown.
Estimated Dollar Loss: $ 38,500
Assisting Agencies: Ameren Illinois, Office of Illinois State Fire Marshal, and AMT Ambulance.
