Charleston, IL-(Effingham Radio)- On Jan. 15, 2023 around 5:30 a.m. the Charleston Fire Department was dispatched to 08 N 5th St. in Charleston for a report of a structure fire.
Upon arrival crews found heavy fire coming from the garage that was attached to a two story home.
The fire had worked its way into the home and up to a second story apartment.
Crews were able to make an aggressive attack and were able to get the fire under control.
A second box alarm was requested to bring in additional personnel.
The four residents of the first floor apartment and the one resident from the second floor apartment were home at the time of the fire and were able to escape.
Two of the residents were treated on the scene for smoke inhalation.
One cat survived and was treated on scene and was taken by the owner to a local veterinarian clinic.
One cat perished in the fire.
Crews were on scene until around 8:45 a.m.
The fire appears to have started in the garage.
Both the first floor and second floor apartment had fire, smoke, and water damage.
The fire is currently under investigation.
The Charleston Fire Department was assisted by Mattoon Fire Department, Charleston Police Dept, Charleston Building Department, Lincoln Fire Protection District, Mitchell-Jerden Ambulance, Coles-Moultrie County 911. Coles-Moultrie Electrical Coop and the American Red Cross.
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