The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

Fire at West Clark Street

A fire at 1609 W. Clark St. caused significant damage to a Champaign residence.

According to a report from the Champaign Fire Department the two-story home sustained damages to the back of the first story, porch, laundry room, and one of the bedrooms. Three residents and three pets–two dogs and a cat–were all evacuated. The fire was caused by a child playing with a lighter.

The department was dispatched at 3:27 p.m. and arrived at the scene of the incident at 3:32 p.m. The report did not indicate the how much the estimated damage would cost.

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