House fire in New Athens

Republic-Times- February 26, 2026

Several area fire departments responded late Thursday morning to a house fire in New Athens.

The incident occurred shortly before 10:45 a.m. in the 300 block of South Benton Street.

Assisting the New Athens Fire Department with this fire were the Freeburg, Lenzburg, St. Libory, Marissa, Hecker and Red Bud fire departments along with MedStar EMS.

Check back for more information as it becomes available.

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