Seventeen different fire companies responded to downtown Watseka this (Tuesday) morning when fire broke out at a 2-story apartment building at 107 N. 4th Street.  After battley the flames and smoke from 5:30 am. 'til early-afternoon, the State Fire Marshall was pointing to an electric outlet and an air-conditioner as the probable cause. An Illinois State trooper passing by noticed the floames shooting from a window and notified authorities.

Seven people were displaced.  No injury to them.  One firefighter was treated for heat exhaustion. A dollar estimate on the loss was not available. 

Watseka Assistant Chief Nick Peters said the many fire personnel  did a great job containing the fire to the one building.........

The Red Cross is assisting those displaced.

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