Galesburg Firefighters fought a fire around a quarter after 8 on Saturday night.
All three stations and 11 personnel on duty responded to the structure fire at 262 Lincoln St.
Fortunately, before crews even arrived all the residents and pets were able to escape the property.
Knox County property tax records show the building was constructed in 1933 and was not occupied by the owner.
Battalion Chief Derek Perry established command and the Brooks St. Station Fire Crew used an attack line to quickly put out the fire in the structure’s rear.
GFD initiated an emergency callback to provide emergency coverage for the city while crews were at the Lincoln St. fire.
No injuries were reported for any residents or emergency responders.
Galesburg Police and Fire are both continuing to investigate the cause and circumstances around how the fire started.
