When firefighters arrived, they discovered a fire on the
outside of a detached garage. The fire was extending up from the
ground into the attic area of the structure. Firefighters pulled a
1 3/4-inch hose line and quickly extinguished the fire.
The fire did minor damage to the structure. The cost of the
damage is estimated be $10,000.
No one was injured during the fire.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, so the official
classification is currently "Undetermined." If you have any
information related to this incident, please contact the Lincoln
Fire Department at 217-735-4020.
[Text from file received; Brett
Tripplett, lead investigator; Lincoln Fire Department Chief Mark
Miller] |