PHOTOS: Firefighters from eight different Central Illinois fire departments were called to Effingham County Monday morning to battle a severe house fire.
Fire crews from the Sigel Fire Department in Shelby County were among those departments. Sigel officials said firefighters arrived at 6:40 a.m. and found heavy smoke and fire coming from the garage; they started a defensive fire attack, staying outside the structure.
Several water tenders were called to the rural scene to help bring in water. A nearby hydrant was also used.
The Teutopolis, Shumway, Montrose, Neoga, Wabash, Watson, and Altamont Fire Protection Districts helped Sigel Fire at the scene or with providing station coverage. The Effingham County Sheriff’s Office, Rural Med EMS and McWhorter Excavating also provided on-scene assistance.