MACOMB, IL – The Macomb Fire Department responded to a call of a house fire on the 300 block of West Murray Street at 6:01 p.m. on Tuesday evening.
According to a release issued by Fire Chief Dan Meyer, the crew arrived on scene at 6:03 p.m. and observed smoke and flames emitting from the rear of the structure.
Fire command initiated a request for all off-duty Macomb Firefighters. Crews made their way to the rear of the house and began extinguishing the fire. After the fire was deemed under control, crews began ventilating the residence and addressing hot spots. The scene was cleared at 8:29 p.m.
The cause of the fire is believed to have started in the kitchen and is under investigation by the Macomb Fire Department.
Estimated loss at this time is approximately $35,000, and there were no injuries to civilians or firefighters reported.
