Multiple buildings damaged in fire in Zeigler
ZEIGLER, Ill. (KBSI) – Three buildings have major damage and two others have heat and smoke damage after a fire in Zeigler.
The City of Zeigler Fire Department received a reports of a fire at 605 Maple Street at 6:37 p.m. on Thursday, February 15.
A caller reported a grass fire had spread to the back of the building.
When firefighers first arrived on scene, the first building was engulfed in flames and a second building was on fire.
Firefighters requested mutual aid.
A third building caught on fire.
A MABAS special request alarm for tenders was requested for water supply.
One firefighter was treated for fatigue on scene.
The Illinois State Fire Marshal’s office is investigating the cause.
Multiple departments/agencies responded and/or assisted. Responding agencies included Royalton Fire (automatic aid), West Frankfort Fire, Christopher Fire, Hurst Fire, Benton Fire, Coello Fire, Valier Fire, Sesser Fire, Herrin Fire, Williamson County Fire, Buckner Fire, Ewing Northern Fire, Cave-Eastern Fire, West City Fire, Du Quoin Fire, West Franklin County Central Dispatch, Zeigler Police Department and AMR EMS. Christopher Dairy Queen provided food to personnel on scene.
