Georgetown house destroyed by weekend fire
Share this @internewscast.com

GEORGETOWN, Ill. (WCIA) — No one is hurt after a Georgetown house was destroyed by a fire over the weekend.

A fire broke out at 305 Garfield Street early on Saturday morning. Captain Darrell Starwalt of the Georgetown Fire Protection District reported that firefighters were dispatched at 12:30 a.m. and remained at the location for four hours.

The fire protection district also posted details of the fire on Facebook.

“The situation was managed swiftly, thanks to the assistance of several fire departments,” officials stated. “In total, 42 crew members were on-site, including EMS, Vermilion County Deputies, Georgetown Police, the City of Georgetown, and Ameren. We extend our heartfelt thanks to the following departments for their assistance with the fire.”

The fire departments assisting included Westville Fire Protection District, Tilton Fire Department, Catlin Fire Protection District, Sidell Fire Department, Ridge Farm Fire Department, Lynch Fire Department, and Chrisman Fire Department.

Despite the rapid intervention and success in controlling the fire, the house was completely destroyed. Starwalt mentioned that the home was unoccupied, and fortunately, no injuries occurred.

The cause of the fire is still unknown.

“We’re just waiting on the fire investigators to be there Tuesday, and we’ll be able to determine more of what happened,” Starwalt said.

Share this @internewscast.com
You May Also Like

Florida Man Arrested in Disturbing Teen Trafficking Case, Described as ‘The Gates of Hell’ by Sheriff

BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. – A Melbourne resident is set to face incarceration…

Federal Judge Overturns Key Trump-Era Policies Hindering Clean Energy Progress

WASHINGTON – In a significant legal development, a federal judge in Massachusetts…

Florida Democratic Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Faces Potential Sanctions from Lawmakers

WASHINGTON – Democratic Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida finds herself at a…

Bristol, VA Leaders Speak Out: Impactful Reactions to Redistricting Vote Unveiled

In a decisive turn of events, Virginia voters have given a nod…

Teotihuacan Pyramids Temporarily Closed Following Shooting Incident

MEXICO CITY – The renowned Teotihuacan pyramids in Mexico were shut down…

Senate Hearings Spotlight Cassidy’s Balancing Act Between Trump Allegiance and Scientific Integrity

On Wednesday, Bill Cassidy will find his roles as a legislator, physician,…

Tennessee Senate Moves Forward with Bill to Limit Influence of PBM-Owned Pharmacies

The Tennessee Senate has moved forward with Senate Bill 2040, a piece…

Two Individuals Charged with Cemetery Vandalism in Carter County

CARTER COUNTY, Tenn. (WJHL) — Authorities have charged two individuals in connection…

Iran Empowers Field Commanders: A Strategic Shift in Iraq Amid War Pressures

BAGHDAD – In a significant shift attributed to the ongoing pressures of…

Griffith Advocates Against Bristol’s Redistricting Referendum

On Tuesday morning, in Bristol, Virginia, Congressman Morgan Griffith was present to…