Champaign house fire on E Washington

City of Champaign firefighters respond to a working fire at 203 E Washington on 2/12/2026. Photo: Della Perrone / City of Champaign Fire Department

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - A house fire broke out in the early morning hours in Champaign Thursday. 

The Champaign Fire Department was called out for a vacant, single-family home in the 200 block of E. Washington St. at 2:23 a.m. 

Heavy fire was coming from the second story window of the home. Crews were able to use multiple hose lines to get the fire extinguished quickly. 

The cause of the fire has not been determined at this time. 

No injuries were reported. 

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