The Galesburg Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 143 West Water Street yesterday evening, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 7:17 p.m. The response included all three stations and the 11 personnel on duty. Upon arrival, fire crews encountered flames on the east side of the structure on the first and second floors. Battalion Chief Jim Pendergast established command, and the Central Station fire crew made an initial attack with a hose line and extinguished the fire. No occupants or pets were found within the structure. No injuries were reported.
An emergency callback of off-duty personnel was initiated to provide emergency coverage to the city. The second floor sustained heavy fire and smoke damage. Galesburg Fire Investigators are currently investigating the cause of the fire.
***Courtesy of the Galesburg Fire Department***
