A Friday morning fire could have been worse if it was not for the quick action of a 6-year-old child.
According to a release from the Galesburg Fire Department, 11 personnel from all three stations responded to 378 North Broad Street at around 5:11 am for the structure fire.
Upon arrival, it was reported that smoke and flames were visible from a window in the two-story duplex and smoke detectors could be heard.
Battalion Chief Derek Perry established command and the Fremont Street Station crew used an attack line to quickly extinguish the bedroom fire. Fire crews had to remove smoke from the structure.
No injuries were reported and property loss was minimized due in large to the residents in the upstairs apartments waking to the sound of the smoke detectors alarming.
The Fire Department notes that 6-year-old Kylee Stivers heard the smoke detector and woke her sleeping mother, Sylvia, who dialed 911.
GFD says this is a reminder of how important it is to have working smoke detectors in your home. Smoke detectors do save lives.
If you need assistance with checking the detectors in your home or if you need smoke detectors, please contact the Galesburg Fire Department at 309-345-3717.
The Galesburg Police and Fire Departments will be acknowledging Kylee for her quick actions at the Public Safety Building this Wednesday, May 25, at 2:00 pm.
