Crews extinguish fire with ‘heavy smoke' in Mahomet
MAHOMET, Ill. (WCIA) — Cornbelt firefighters extinguished a fire at a single-story home in Mahomet on Sunday afternoon.
Firefighters responded near the intersection of Robin Road and and Rolling Hills Drive just before 2 p.m. When they arrived, they found 'heavy smoke' and fire on the west side of the home, and throughout the attic.
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The fire crews used several hand lines and were able to put the fire out 'without incident' according to the Cornbelt Fire Protection District.
Sangamon Valley Fire Protection District, the Mahomet Police Department, Arrow Ambulance, Seymour Fire Department and METCAD 9-1-1 – Champaign County also responded.
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