Fire chief reports two recent fires, thanks mutual-aid partners

Dec 2, 2025

The Director of Fire Emergencies reported two recent fires (Great Harvest and Dan Veil Auto Sales on Thanksgiving), thanked mutual-aid departments including East Peoria, and described a heavy response that included three ladder trucks.

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The Director of Fire Emergencies briefed trustees on two recent fires and expressed gratitude to mutual-aid partners. The department responded to a fire at Great Harvest and another at Dan Veil Auto Sales on Thanksgiving, the chief said, and credited East Peoria Fire, Pekin, Tremont, Washington and Deer Creek for assistance.

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