Newton, IL -(Effingham Radio)- A staple of the City of Newton has been forever changed by fire damage.
“Yesterday’s Pub,” a restaurant, bar, and home to the owners of the establishment, was engulfed in flames Monday night, and the damage was extensive. No one was injured in the fire, but the building sustained massive damage. It is thought to be one of the oldest structures in Newton.
Here is the official statement from the Wade Fire Protection District:
On August 24th, Wade Fire was dispatched to a structure fire with report of a female subject still on the second floor at 107 West Jourdan, Yesterday’s Pub at 12:02am. Upon arrival, we had heavy fire coming out of the southwest corner of the building. Wade command decided to pull 1 3/4 pre-connected lines to make entry to the second floor. The female subject was able to get out of the back of the building. Wade command went to a box alarm which pulled up Greenup Fire and Teutopolis Fire with towers and Olney Fire with a snorkel truck. The box alarm also pulled in Oblong, Dieterich, Casey, and Montrose Fire Departments with engines. Crooked Creek Fire Protection District was called to cover the Wade station. Jasper County EMS was on scene to provide medical care. The Newton Police Department and the Jasper County Sheriff’s Department were assisted by the Jasper County EMA for traffic control. All occupants were checked and released. The fire is currently under investigation. The Wade Community Fire Protection District would like to thank all of the agencies that assisted with this fire. We would also like to thank Pizza Man for providing food and West End Reception and Events for providing drinks for all personnel. Wade Fire cleared the scene at 6am.
Assisting Agencies:
- Olney FD
- Teutopolis FD
- Robinson FD
- Dieterich FD
- Montrose FD
- Oblong FD
- Greenup FD
- Casey FD
- Newton PD
- Crooked Creed Fire Protection District
- Jasper County EMS
- Jasper County EMA
- Jasper County Sheriff
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