Danville firefighters had to simultaneously battle a pair of fires early Thursday. About 4;50 a.m. they were called to 128 Kentucky.
One occupant escaped a fire in the home early when they smelled smoke inside the building and called 911. Firefighters arrived to find a large amount of smoke coming from the structure. They were advised that everyone got out of the home safely. Firefighters advanced a line to the 2nd story of the home and found fire in the wall and attic space of the home. The fire, which is believed to have started from a wood stove on the first floor had extended up the wall and into the
spaces above. The home had no power service.
The Red Cross is assisting the residents. No injuries were reported, and the estimated dollar loss is $12,599.
While firefighters were working at the Kentucky Avenue fire, a second incident was reported at 1503 Griggs Street. Additional firefighters had to be called in to battle the second fire and to cover the city.
Upon arrival, a large fire was extending from the rear of the building. Danville Police assisted firefighters by knocking on nearby homes and evacuating residents living close by. Neighbors reported to Police that squatters would come and go from the home, so firefighters performed a quick search on the first floor.
Facing high heat and smoke conditions, firefighters evacuated the house temporarily to bring the fire under control. They re-entered the home and completed a search of the second floor as soon as conditions would allow. No one was located in the home.
Firefighters remained on scene extinguishing multiple hidden fires. The home is a total loss with an estimated value of $33,000. Two nearby structures were protected by firefighters and left without damage. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
