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November 28, 2008

ROUNDUP — Cause of fire not yet determined

STAFF REPORT

DANVILLE — The cause of a Thanksgiving night fire at the Oaklawn Inn remains under investigation.

Firefighters were on the scene of the fire at the hotel, 1824 E. Main St., from 5:05 p.m. to 6:44 p.m.

The fire was knocked down in about 15 minutes, according to fire officials. It was contained to one room.

No injuries were reported, and no dollar amount of damage was yet determined.

Here’s a look at recent law enforcement calls:

Nov. 14:

Cash reported stolen in the 3200 block of East Main Street.

Tuesday:

Domestic battery reported in the 700 block of Chandler Street.

Residential burglary reported on 2550 North Road in Bismarck.

Wednesday:

Theft of a chain saw and battery charger reported on 3100 North Road in Rossville.

Theft/burglary of cash reported at County Market, 2917 N. Vermilion St.

Attempted home invasion reported in the 300 block of East Harmon Street in Fairmount.

Criminal damage to property reported at Mobil Super Pantry, 610 S. Bowman Ave.

Theft of a blue/silver 10-speed bicycle reported in the 1800 block of Perrysville Avenue.

Dead bolt to a door reported damaged in the 1100 block of Fowler Ave.

Domestic battery reported in the unit block of Fairweight Avenue.

Criminal damage to property reported on Kelly Court in Ridge Farm.

Thursday:

Burglary to a residence reported in the 1200 block of Clarence Street.

Criminal damage to property reported on Alpha Drive.

Accidents involving tickets or injuries include:

Wednesday, 3:49 p.m. — At 20 N. Hazel Street involving Daniel E. Owens, 65, of the 2400 block of Batestown Road, and Amber M. Harden, 34, of Cayuga, Ind. Owens was ticketed for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident.

Firefighters responded to the following calls:

Thursday, 2:14-2:27 a.m. — Medical call in the 2700 block of Townway Road.

Thursday, 2:48-3:31 a.m. — Smoke removal at 3195 N .Vermilion St.

Thursday, 6:03-6:14 a.m. — Medical call in the 1500 block of Crestview Drive.

Thursday, 7:46-7:51 a.m. — Smoke removal at 118 Tennessee St.

Thursday, 8:28-8:35 a.m. — Smoke removal at 723 Oak St.

Thursday, 3:01-3:20 p.m. — Illegal burning at 129 Ohio St.

Thursday, 7:01-7:20 p.m. — Medical call in the 300 block of Park Street.

Friday, 4:31-4:53 a.m. — Gas leak in the 400 block of Jackson Street.

Friday, 5:38-5:52 a.m. — Smoke scare at 2917 N. Vermilion St.

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