Springfield Fire Dept. investigating overnight business fire
Share and Follow


SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — No one is hurt following a fire at a business in Springfield early Thursday morning.

The fire happened inside the building of SLM Services, located on Christmas Seal Drive off of East Cook Street. Matthew Wood, a Deputy Chief in the Springfield Fire Department, said firefighters were first dispatched at 4:23 a.m. and arrived within five minutes. There were smoke and flames coming out of a window as they arrived.

Wood said the gas was already off and the electric meter was removed as firefighters began working to extinguish the fire. They made entry through the front door and, using a hose line, they had the fire extinguished within 20 minutes.

No one was inside the building at the time of the fire, and no firefighters were hurt.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like

Asian Markets Surge: Tech Stocks Bounce Back Strongly After AI Concerns

BANGKOK – On Monday, Asian stock markets witnessed an upswing, primarily driven…

Trump Criticizes Air Traffic Controllers for Absence During Government Shutdown

by: Brett Samuels, The Hill Posted: Nov 10, 2025 / 11:22 AM…

Stay Warm Safely: Essential Space Heater Tips from Savannah Fire Department

SAVANNAH, Ga. () — As the chill of winter approaches the Coastal…

Champaign County Crime Stoppers Request Public Assistance in Solving Robbery Case

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Authorities in Champaign County are appealing to the…

Cat Café Offers Pet Support Amid Government Shutdown

SAVANNAH, Ga. — In the midst of the ongoing government shutdown, a…

Indonesia Designates Former Leader Suharto as a National Hero, Sparking Criticism from Human Rights Organizations

JAKARTA – In a move that has sparked significant controversy, Indonesia has…

Tragic Apopka Rollover Crash Claims Lives of Three Teens, Including 13-Year-Old

APOPKA, Fla. – Authorities have identified the three teenagers who tragically lost…

Heartwarming Moment: Make-A-Wish Delivers Dream Dog to Rantoul Boy

In Rantoul, Illinois, a heartfelt moment unfolded this week as a local…