Massive Fire Breaks Out in Du Quoin, Illinois; State Fire Marshal and ATF Investigating

'We lost history' — Du Quoin leaders provide an update on downtown fire

DU QUOIN, Ill. — Requiring aid from 34 different fire departments, around 125 firefighters and an estimated two million gallons of water, the downtown Du Quoin fire was unprecedented in nearly every way.

Du Quoin leaders provide an update on downtown fire

Requiring aid from 34 different fire departments, around 125 firefighters and an estimated two million gallons of water, the downtown Du Quoin fire was unprecedented in nearly every way.

Massive fire breaks out in Du Quoin, Illinois; State Fire Marshal and ATF investigating

A massive fire broke out Wednesday in Du Quoin, Illinois, destroying several buildings and leaving crews working into Thursday to secure the scene.

State, federal investigators examine cause of Du Quoin fire - KBSI FOX23 News Cape Girardeau News

DU QUOIN, Ill., (KBSI) — State and federal investigators were at the scene Thursday working to determine the cause of a major fire that destroyed three downtown Du Quoin businesses. Investigators with the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were seen photographing the scene and speaking with affected business owners and witnesses. Firefighters responded shortly before 1:30 p.m. Wednesd…

Massive Du Quoin fire; Potential wastewater improvement project in Livingston County

A massive fire in Du Quoin Illinois destroyed three businesses, and a potential wastewater project is being assessed in Livingston County to improve and modernize outdated infrastructure.