Structure Fire
225 W. Water St., Litchfield
6/28/2026 01:42 am
Incident Number- 260628-050758
At approximately 1:42 a.m. on Sunday, June 28, 2026, the Litchfield Fire Department was dispatched to the 200 block of West Water Street for a reported structure fire. While units were responding, Montgomery County 911 advised firefighters that the structure, an unoccupied mobile home, was already heavily involved in fire.
Engine 810 arrived on scene within three minutes of dispatch and found a mobile home fully engulfed in flames with fire extending to a detached garage and threatening a neighboring residence.
Following a 360-degree size-up, Captain 801 requested a Full Still assignment, bringing firefighters from the Mt. Olive Fire Department and Raymond-Harvel Fire Department to the scene to assist.
Firefighters deployed two 1¾-inch handlines to quickly bring the fire under control while crews simultaneously conducted primary searches of the structure. The searches confirmed that no occupants were inside the residence. A hydrant located west of the incident provided a reliable water
supply throughout suppression operations, while Ameren Illinois responded to secure a downed energized power line near the structure.
Thanks to the rapid response and coordinated efforts of all responding personnel, firefighterssuccessfully prevented the fire from spreading to the nearby residence, which sustained only minor exterior damage. After the main body of fire was extinguished, crews completed overhaul operations and utilized positive pressure ventilation to remove heat and smoke while ensuring all remaining hot spots were extinguished. Mutual aid companies were released once the incident was stabilized, and
Litchfield units returned to service shortly before 5:00 a.m.

The mobile home sustained major fire damage. The cause of the fire remains under investigation by a LFD fire investigator and has not yet been determined.
The Litchfield Fire Department would like to thank the Mt. Olive Fire Department, Raymond-Harvel Fire Department, Montgomery County 911, Ameren Illinois, and all responding personnel for their assistance and professionalism during this incident. Their teamwork helped prevent additional property loss and protected neighboring homes.
As a reminder, the Litchfield Fire Department encourages all residents to ensure their homes are equipped with working smoke alarms on every level of the home and outside each sleeping area.
Smoke alarms remain one of the most effective tools for providing early warning and saving lives during a fire emergency.
The Litchfield Fire Department is proud to participate in the Be Alarmed! Smoke Alarm Installation Program, a community risk reduction initiative that provides free smoke alarms and installation assistance to qualifying residents within the City of Litchfield. Firefighters will evaluate your home and smoke alarm needs, install new smoke alarms where appropriate, and provide important fire safety education to help keep your family safe. Residents interested in participating in the Be Alarmed!program are encouraged to contact the Litchfield Fire Department at (217) 324-4042 to learn more or schedule an installation.