The Galesburg Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 795 S. Chambers Street, December 18, 2022, at 2:06 AM. The response included all three stations and the 11 personnel on duty. Upon arrival, heavy fire was engulfing the front of the two-story structure. Acting Battalion Chief Joe Grodjesk established command and the Central and Brooks St. Station crews worked with attack lines to extinguish the fire. Capt. Steve Selliers and the Fremont St. Crew forced open a door to the second-story apartment and assisted a single resident to evacuate the building. GHAS was on scene and evaluated the resident. No injuries were reported.
An emergency callback of off-duty fire personnel was initiated to provide emergency coverage for the City and additional personnel were brought to the scene due to weather conditions. Preliminary damage estimates are at $44,000. The building was deemed a total loss. The cause of the fire has been determined to be intentional. The fire is still under investigation by Galesburg Police and Fire Investigators.
***Courtesy of the Galesburg Fire Department***
