Executive Summary
- Fire reported at 1200 block of W. Sunset Ave. in Decatur on Dec. 6.
- One adult and three children were displaced but escaped without injury.
- Decatur Fire Department brought the fire under control with an interior attack.
- American Red Cross is providing emergency assistance to the family.
- Cause of the fire is under investigation by the Fire Prevention Bureau.
DECATUR, Ill. — A residential fire on Saturday afternoon displaced a family of four in Decatur, though authorities confirmed that no injuries were sustained by civilians or emergency personnel.
According to the Decatur Fire Department, crews were dispatched to the 1200 block of West Sunset Avenue at approximately 12:42 p.m. on December 6. Upon arrival, firefighters observed heavy smoke and a large volume of active fire emanating from the residence.
Department officials stated that responding units initiated an aggressive interior attack, successfully bringing the blaze under control shortly after their arrival. The occupants, identified as one adult and three children, evacuated the property safely. The American Red Cross is currently assisting the displaced residents with emergency housing and necessary support services.
Investigative Outlook
The Decatur Fire Department Fire Prevention Bureau has assumed control of the site to conduct a formal investigation into the cause of the fire. Investigators will examine the scene to identify the ignition point and determine whether structural or electrical factors contributed to the incident. At this stage, no preliminary cause has been released, and the investigation remains active.
