 Official cost totals for damage have not been completed, with
initial estimates for fire damage in excess of $30,000. Heat and
smoke damage, however, could mean a cost much higher, if the home
can be saved at all.Langley's mother, sister and brother were at
home at the time of the fire, but all escaped with no injuries.
Atlanta Fire Chief Ric Cheek said it was the first time in his 33
years on the department that he fought a fire at a department
member's home.
The Lincoln Fire Department and Lincoln Rural Fire Protection
District were called in to assist with the blaze, which took
approximately a half-hour to extinguish. Units from McLean
responded, as well from Armington and Mount Hope-Funks Grove. The
fire was reported about 2:20 p.m. at the rural Atlanta home on
1450th Street.
The fire appeared to have begun in the utility room area of the
single-story, wood-frame home.
The state fire marshal is investigating the cause.
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