Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The Effingham Fire Department received a call for a report of smoke coming out of the residence at 203 Lakewood Manor Dr. and reports of an individual hanging from a window. Upon arrival, there was light smoke coming from the residence.
One occupant was sitting on the ground outside and advised that a second occupant was still inside the structure. The second occupant managed to exit the structure on his own safely. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire, and a primary search of the residence was completed to ensure no other occupants. One patient was transported to St. Anthony Hospital by Rural Med for treatment of injuries.
The Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office was called in to conduct the fire investigation with the assistance of the Effingham Fire Department and Effingham Police Department. The investigation is currently underway. Firefighters were on the scene for just under an hour. Effingham Fire Department was assisted by Effingham City Dispatch, Effingham Police Department, Rural Med EMS, Ameren Gas, Norris Electric, Shumway FPD, Teutopolis FPD, and the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office.
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