VIDEO: The Illinois State Fire Marshal is investigating what caused a fire to ignite in an antique store Wednesday afternoon in Mattoon. Jeff Hilligoss, Mattoon Fire Chief, confirmed with WCIA that no one was hurt in the fire. And, Ameren Illinoisโ outage map indicates that power has been restored to all impacted residents.
The Red Cross will provide a temporary shelter for anyone impacted by a fire that broke out in Mattoon on Wednesday afternoon. Jim Hilgenberg with the Coles County Emergency Management Agency said the shelter will be at the First Presbyterian Church, located at 10 Charleston Ave. in Mattoon.
Hilgenberg said firefighters got the call about the fire around 2:20 p.m. He added that the fire happened at Cristina Leeโs Collectible Corner and appears to have caused pretty significant damage to the building.
The total amount of damage is still unknown at this time. And, while some people have been displaced due to the fire, the total number of impacted people remains unknown.
