Urbana Fire Division responds to structure fire on Lafayette Avenue

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The Urbana Fire Division responded to a structure fire on Lafayette Avenue on Thursday morning.

A passerby reported hearing a fire alarm and smelling smoke just before 9:15 a.m., prompting fire and medic crews to respond immediately.

Units arrived on scene within minutes and found smoke throughout the building.

Mutual-aid crews from West Liberty and Saint Paris assisted in controlling the fire, which was contained shortly after 10:00 a.m.

No injuries were reported, and damage was limited to the area of origin.

Urbana Public Works treated the surrounding area for icy conditions after the incident.