Category: Fire Department Press Releases

Residential Fire – 200 Block N Fourth St.  

The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a vacant single-family home and detached garage in the 200 block of N Fourth St., Saturday, November 29, 2025, at 3:44 p.m. Fire crews worked to extinguish this growing fire. Firefighters responded to multiple reports of a fire in this single-story home. Once on the scene, […]


Arrest Made in November 19 Fire at Champaign Church

A Champaign man has been arrested for his involvement in a fire that caused thousands of dollars in damage to a Champaign church. On November 19, 2025, at 12:28 p.m., personnel with the Champaign Police and Fire Departments were called to a church in the 1600 block of Bloomington Road following a report of a […]


Residential Fire – 1300 Block Williamsburg Dr.

The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a single-family home in the 1300 block of Williamsburg Dr., Monday, November 10, 2025, at 10:01 p.m. Fire crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire. Firefighters responded to a report from an occupant, awoken by the smoke alarm, of a fire outside this single-story home. […]


Residential Fire – 2400 Block of High View Ct. 

The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire in a 12-unit multi-family apartment building in the 2400 block of High View Ct., Sunday, October 12, 2025, at 4:08 p.m. Fire crews rescued nine occupants from this fire. Firefighters responded to multiple reports of a fire in this three-story apartment building. Enroute, heavy smoke could be […]