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State Hands Out $3.3 Million in Grants to Fire Departments; White County Not Included

Friday, June 18 by Jc Tinsley

A total of $3.3 million dollars was awarded to nearly 150 fire departments/districts and EMS providers across Illinois yesterday. White County received none of it. The office of the State Fire Marshal says they received just under 450 applications requesting about $10.5 million during... Read More.

Car Catches Fire following Accident Thursday Morning on Epworth

Friday, June 18 by Jc Tinsley

Sergeant Craig Poole of the Carmi PD pulled up on and ended up snapping a picture for us of a burning Ford Focus in case you ever wondered what that looked like Thursday. 28 year old Jonathon Caine of 2nd Street in Carmi was... Read More.

White County Sheriff’s Office Called to Mysterious Car Fire in Burnt Prairie Tuesday

Wednesday, March 17 by Jc Tinsley

White County Sheriff’s office personnel tended to a car fire in rural northern White County Tuesday around noon. The report indicates the vehicle, a 99 Jeep registered to 34 year old Shania Buchanan of Fairfield was found fully engulfed in flames with no one... Read More.

State Fire Marshal Reminds Illinoisans to Change Clocks and Batteries, Test Smoke Alarms in Advance of Daylight Saving Time

Friday, March 12 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Daylight saving time a reminder to check smoke alarms and review fire-safety plans Springfield, Ill- The Office of the State Fire Marshal (OSFM) reminds Illinoisans to test, check for expired alarms and replace batteries in their smoke alarms as they change the clock this weekend.“Working... Read More.

Fire Claims Farm Shop Building on Barbre Property Tuesday Night

Wednesday, March 10 by Jc Tinsley

Carmi Fire Chief Larry Hite is back out in Centerville this Wednesday morning tending to some hot spots that remain after a farm shop fire on the property of Martin Ray Barbre. Hite says the call came in around 5:22pm…There were no injuries luckily. ... Read More.

Early Sunday Morning Car Fire in Mt. Carmel

Monday, March 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Mt. Carmel Fire Dept. was called out shortly after midnight Sunday morning for a car fire at the Country Mark gas station on N. Walnut St. in Mt. Carmel, IL. Upon arrival crew found a vehicle fully engulfed resting just feet from fuel pumps.... Read More.

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OSFM Encourages Older Illinoisans to Practice Fire Safety

Tuesday, February 16 by WROY/WRUL Staff

In 2019, 47.6 percent of the 110 fire deaths in Illinois were people over 60 Springfield, Ill- The Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) and the Illinois Department of Aging (IDoA) are encouraging older Illinoisans to keep fire safety a top priority. Some... Read More.

Shawneetown Fire Department Benefit Fish Fry

Friday, January 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The Shawneetown Fire Department will be having a Fish Fry Benefit on Friday January 22nd and Saturday January 23rd. Fish plates and Fish sandwiches will be served for to go orders from the Shawneetown Fire Department BBQ stand, on the mall in Shawneetown. Friday will be... Read More.

Illinois State Fire Marshal Stresses Safety When Decorating for the Holidays to Reduce the Risk of Fire

Friday, December 4 by WROY/WRUL Staff

15 Fire Related Deaths Reported During 2019 Holiday Season in Illinois Springfield, Ill - The holidays are here and that means many will be decorating their homes. Hanging up decorations is fun, but keep in mind, holiday decorations can increase your risk for a home... Read More.

State Fire Marshal Promotes Safe Cooking Practices during Thanksgiving

Monday, November 23 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, Ill- Thanksgiving has arrived and that means many people will be working overtime in their kitchens. According to National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) data, cooking is the leading cause of home fires and home fire injuries.... Read More.

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