The Galesburg Fire Department is investigating the cause of a Thursday (10/13) night fire. According to a news release this morning, Galesburg firefighters responded to the 300-block of North Chambers street just after 11-30 for a structure fire. 12 firefighters from all three stations responded and once on scene, fire crews found a detached garage on fire with heavy flames and smoke coming from the structure. A 21-year-old female subject was found awake and laying on the ground near the blaze and was dragged to safety by a witness. As she was being dragged, a pipe that would later test positive for the presence of meth fell from her pocket. The intoxicated female wasn’t making coherent statements and refused to identify herself. After being transported to OSF, hospital staff identified the woman who would commonly use her sister’s name. The woman was covered in soot and dirt but was not burned by the fire. Galesburg Fire Investigators are still investigating the cause of the garage fire which is estimated to be a total loss. The woman was charged with Criminal Trespassing, Obstruction, and Possession of Meth.
