WOODLAWN — A Friday night fire that started in a chimney caused significant damage to a Woodlawn home.

Firefighters responded around 9 p.m. Friday to the home at 15375 North Woodlawn Lane, where the fire spread quickly throughout the two-story home.
Strong winds and cold temperatures made fighting the fire difficult.

All family members in the home did get out safely.

Irvington, Waltonville, Mt. Vernon, Jefferson Fire, Ashley, Centralia Fire Protection District, Kell, and Hoyleton provided mutual aid at the scene, while Centralia City and Bluford Fire covered the Woodlawn station in the event of another call.