Fire Damages Home in Homewood Subdivision

Fire did significant damage to a house in Homewood Subdivision Wednesday morning.

The house is located at 800 South Pembroke and is owned by Mike and Robin Varady. Neither was at home when the fire was discovered about 8:30am, but their pet inside was killed.

Effingham Fire Chief Joe Holomy said there was heavy smoke damage in the structure, particularly in the living room. A cause of the fire has not been determined. No other structures were involved.

Watson and Teutopolis firefighters helped staff the Effingham stations so Effingham firefighters could handle the fire. Effingham County American Red Cross was being contacted as the Varadys will not be able to live in the house until repairs are made.