As crews continued fighting the flames, the fire quickly heightened due to the strong winds in the area, causing it to spread quickly, according to Capt. Daniels.
A three-year-old boy from Decatur died at HSHS St. John’s Hospital on Feb. 20 following a house fire. Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon said the toddler was an inpatient at the Pediatric ICU at St.
Two people were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Decatur on Monday morning.
Putting out a small fire with a portable fire extinguisher or containing it until help arrives can save lives and property, but portable fire extinguishers have limitations. Since ...