December 17, 2020
The cause of an apartment fire was determined to be accidental by Galesburg Fire Department Investigators.
According to a release from the city, firefighters arrived at 668 Home Boulevard at around 1:03 Wednesday afternoon for the structure fire.
Fremont Street Station fire personnel were first on scene and reported smoke showing from the first floor of the three-story apartment complex.
No one was reported to be in the apartment and Acting Battalion Chief Brock Schmitt assumed command with the Fremont Station fire crew pulling an attack line, gaining entry, and quickly extinguishing the fire.
To provide emergency coverage for the city, an emergency callback was initiated of the preceding shift.