On Sunday afternoon, the Coffeen Fire Protection District (CFPD) responded to a significant residential fire north of Coffeen. At approximately 4:23 p.m., Montgomery County 911 dispatched CFPD to the scene, where firefighters found intense flames inside the home. Engine 110 and Tender 140 crews arrived promptly, forced entry, and initiated suppression efforts to bring the fire under control.

A total of 13 firefighters and four apparatus from CFPD were involved in the operation, with additional support provided through automatic mutual aid from Fillmore Community Fire Protection District, Witt Fire Department, and Hillsboro Area Ambulance Service. Nokomis Fire Protection District remained on standby, while the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and dispatchers from Montgomery County 911 also assisted at the scene.

Fortunately, no injuries were reported. The Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.