CHESTER – Chester Fire was dispatched to 1307 Jefferson Street at 9:27 p.m. on a recent evening by a report of a structure fire which was discovered by the Chester Police Department.
Photo was taken by Mike Lutz
Police also advised of several small explosions and one bigger one which was the gas line on side of the house.
First arriving unit found the back and side of house on fire. Also the ruptured gas line was on fire.
Chester Gas Dept was dispatched and assisted firefighters in turning off the gas line.
Automatic mutual aid was received from the Ellis Grove and Steeleville Fire Departments.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, however, it is believed to have spread from an earlier fire in a fire pit located behind the house.
Chester Fire was back in service at 12:58 a.m.
The Chester Fire Department would like to thank the following: Chester Police Dept, Ellis Grove Fire Dept, Steeleville Fire Dept, Chester Gas Department, Randolph County sheriff’s deputies Randolph County Dispatchers, Chester Dispatchers and Medstar Ambulance.
It’s takes a group effort and everyone working together to take care of these type of incidents and to keep everyone safe. Awesome job done by all.