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 The fire was concentrated in the second floor and attic of the home,
although the entire structure and personal contents received heavy
smoke and water damage. The fire was contained approximately one
hour after the call came in, but the structure has been deemed unsafe
due to damage.
Firefighter units from Lincoln, Lincoln Rural, Atlanta, Mount Pulaski
and Latham responded to the call..
Lincoln Fire Chief Kent Hulett this morning confirmed his estimate
of $80,000 in damage to the home.
The chief said that because the fire was hidden within walls and
flooring, additional personal to get at the flames was essential to
extinguish the blaze.
Although the state fire marshal will inspect the home this morning, Hulett says the fire started between the first-floor ceiling and
second-story floor and is most probably an accidental fire.
The home still had old wiring but that has not been confirmed yet as
the cause of the blaze.
The chief wanted to thank all off-duty personnel who responded as
well as the other fire departments, Lincoln paramedics, EMA and
Ameren and Illinois American Water crews for being on scene.
One Lincoln Rural firefighter received a minor hand injury fighting
the blaze
[By
MIKE FAK] |
