URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) – A small fire broke out at Dr. Preston Williams Elementary School in Urbana Wednesday evening, prompting a swift response from local fire crews.
According to the Urbana Fire Department, the call came in around 5:45 p.m. after school staff reported seeing smoke from the north side of the building. Upon arrival, firefighters from both Urbana and Champaign Fire Departments found visible smoke and quickly launched efforts to contain the blaze.
Roughly 25 firefighters responded to the scene. Crews confirmed the building was unoccupied at the time and brought the fire under control within 10 minutes of arrival.
The fire department later determined the cause to be a malfunctioning light fixture. While no injuries were reported, officials are still assessing the extent of the damage. The incident comes as area schools prepare for the end of the academic year, and district officials are expected to evaluate any disruptions to school operations as repairs proceed.