As crews continued fighting the flames, the fire quickly heightened due to the strong winds in the area, causing it to spread quickly, according to Capt. Daniels.

SPRINGFIELD -- A three-year-old boy from Decatur died at HSHS St. John’s Hospital on Feb. 20 following a house fire. Sangamon County Coroner Jim Allmon said the toddler was an inpatient at the ...

Two people were taken to the hospital after a house fire in Decatur on Monday morning.

Captain Jaeson Daniels tells 11Alive about a house fire in Decatur that sent two people to the hospital.

Putting out a small fire with a portable fire extinguisher or containing it until help arrives can save lives and property, but portable fire extinguishers have limitations. Since ...