House heavily damaged after fire in south Bloomington

Posted on November 6, 2019
Investigators are trying to determine what caused the fire. (Photo Pixabay)

 

By Neil Doyle

BLOOMINGTON – A house was heavily damaged after a blaze Wednesday morning in south Bloomington.

Bloomington Township Fire Protection District Chief Tom Willan said crews were called at 6:10 a.m. to 8983 Blooming Grove Road, near Crestwicke Country Club.

Willan said a firefighter was taken to a local hospital for minor injuries after parts of the ceiling fell.  There were no other injuries.

Willan said the house was heavily damaged and could be a complete loss. The homeowner is being assisted by the American Red Cross, according to Willan.

Investigators from the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office were called and are trying to determine what caused the blaze.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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