Fire Damages Mattoon Home

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Published on December 31 2016 6:55 am
Last Updated on December 31 2016 7:16 am
Written by Matt Robinson

The Mattoon Fire Department responded to a working structure fire at 913 N. 10th Street, Friday, December 30, 2016, at 6:10 a.m. Upon arrival on the scene, fire crews reported smoke and flame showing from the residence and requested a box alarm assignment. 
 
Fire crews entered the structure and the fire was contained to a utility closet and the attic area directly above. Smoke and water damage was noted throughout the residence. The origin and cause of the fire was determined to be inside a utility closet and was accidental. 
 
No occupants were home at the time of the fire, however the two occupants were displaced as a result of the fire.  
 
The Mattoon Fire Department was assisted by the Charleston Fire Department, Mattoon Police Department, and Mattoon Public Works. Fire department personnel were on the scene for two and a half hours.