Fire caused by furnace lighting attempt at home, Mechanicsburg IL


A fire started when a resident tried to light the furnace, causing smoke and flames in the house. All occupants have evacuated safely.
Audio|Source: Sangamon County Public Safety
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Transcript:
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near Buckhart Rd, near Buckhart Rd, possible structure fire.
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Resident said he was trying to light his furnace and accidentally set a fire, smoke inside the house.
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Everyone is out of the house. Resident says you can see smoke coming out of the windows now.
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Location mentioned:
Near Buckhart Rd, Mechanicsburg, IL 62545
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