According to a recent press release from The Charleston Fire Department:
On January 9, 2020 at 12:31 pm the Charleston Fire Department was dispatched to 1621 Taurus Loop in Charleston for a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival crews found a duplex with smoke and fire coming from the front porch and exterior of the structure. Crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire. The resident was home at the time of the fire and was able to escape with his dog. The fire damage was contained to the exterior of the front porch, the side, and a portion of the attic. The rest of the apartment sustained some smoke and water damage. The adjoining rear apartment did not sustain fire damage. An adjacent structure did have some vinyl siding melted. No injuries were reported. The residents have been temporarily displaced. Crews were on scene until around 2:15 pm. The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental due to improper discarding of smoking materials. The Charleston Fire Department, Charleston Police Dept, City of Charleston Building Dept. Coles-Moultrie County 911 and Ameren CIPS.
