Champaign | wikipedia.org
Champaign | wikipedia.org
The Champaign Fire Department responded to a fire outside a single-family residence in the 600 Block of N James St. on Monday, July 7, 2025, at 4:25 p.m. The fire crews managed to control the situation swiftly.
Firefighters were alerted by an occupant about the fire outside the single-story home. Upon arrival, they observed moderate smoke emanating from the rear of the house. A single hose line was deployed by the firefighters, who successfully extinguished the fire before it could spread into the home.
The cause of the fire remains undetermined as investigators continue their work at the scene. There were no injuries reported among firefighters or occupants.