Multiple Fires in Decatur Friday

     Decatur Fire Department responded to multiple structure fires on Friday night. A shed was found fully involved in fire on S. Illinois St. at approximately 11:00pm and was quickly extinguished with the assistance of multiple companies. During operations at this fire another fire was reported at approximately 11:30pm on N. 34th St. Responding companies found advanced fire conditions with a large amount of the floor collapsed into the basement. It took crews around 3 hours to completely extinguish the fires in the structure. The house was vacant at the time of the fire, but was undergoing renovations. Both fires are under investigation by the Decatur Fire Department Fire Investigation Bureau. It is currently unclear if fireworks are the cause of either structure fire.
     Throughout the night Decatur Fire crews responded to several small rubbish, dumpster and garbage fires. Including one that damaged the exterior of an occupied house.
     Initial Responding Units to S. Illinois St.:
Battalion 1, Engine 1, Engine 3, Engine 4, Engine 6, and Truck 2.
     Initial Responding Units to S. 34th St.:
     312, Engine 4, Engine 5, Engine 6, Engine 7, and Truck 1.
     Assisting Agencies:
DPD, AMR, Ameren