Dozens of firefighters, several departments extinguish large fire; some evacuated

URBANA — Smoke was visible for miles after a fire in Urbana on Monday.

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Around 1 p.m., News Center 7 started getting reports of a fire in the 300 block of West Court Street.

Photos given to News Center 7 show black smoke coming from a building in the area.

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Nearly 50 firefighters responded to the scene, and agencies from Champaign and neighboring counties responded, according to Urbana Fire Chief Dean Ortlieb.

At least one building involved partially collapsed, firefighters told News Center 7’s Taylor Robertson.

Heavy smoke is still coming from the buildings as firefighters work to get it under control.

We will continue to follow this story.

Dozens of firefighters, several departments respond to fire; some evacuated Nearly 50 firefighters responded to the scene, and agencies from Champaign and neighboring counties responded.

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