Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- A fire at Cloverleaf Motel in Effingham yesterday left no one injured, but caused tens of thousands of dollars in damages.
Fire Chief Yochum provided details in a statement this morning.
See the press release below for more details.
The Effingham Fire Department received a call at 1846 for a report of a fire at 201 S Willow Street, Clover Leaf Motel. EPD arrived on the scene and assisted with the evacuation of residents from other units of the motel. Fire crews got a quick extinguishment of the fire with an aggressive interior attack. The fire was contained to unit 15. The fire was determined to be accidental, and damage is estimated at $30,000. Effingham Fire Department was assisted by Effingham City Dispatch, Effingham Police Department, Rural Med EMS, Teutopolis FPD, and Shumway FPD. There were no injuries.
Cause: Accidental
Brant Yochum
Fire Chief
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