Elliott home likely a ‘total loss’ after chimney flue catches fire, chief says

ELLIOTT — An Elliott family’s home is likely a total loss after its chimney’s flue caught fire Saturday night as wood was burning in its fireplace, Fire Chief Bill Smith said. Firefighters from Elliott, Gibson City and Roberts-Melvin responded around 6:21 p.m. to the blaze at the two-story house at 109 S. High St., bringing an estimated 30 firefighters and […]