Old State Village home likely a total loss after fire

MATTOON (JG-TC) -- A home at 86 Old State Village southwest of Mattoon was apparently a total loss after a fire Thursday afternoon.

Firefighters arrived at the scene about 12:15 p.m. and found fire showing through the front windows of the modular home, Mattoon Assistant Fire Chief Sean Junge said.

There was one person at home at the time but neither the occupant nor any firefighters were injured, Junge said. He said the investigation determined the fire was caused by a wiring problem in the home's bedroom.

The resident's dog was already outside when fire crews arrived and firefighters rescued two cats, Junge said. However, four cats died in the fire and two others couldn't be located, he said.

He described the damage to the home as "very extensive" and said it was likely a total loss.

Fire crews were at the scene for about 2-1/2 hours and firefighters from the Charleston Fire Department helped with the fire, Junge said. Mattoon police and the Coles County Animal Rescue and Education Center also assisted, he said.

Excerpt from:
Old State Village home likely a total loss after fire