Mahomet fire began near water heater, officials say

MAHOMET – A fire Friday morning that destroyed a mobile home near Mahomet started near a water heater.

Cornbelt Fire Department Dave Parsons said fighters were sent to 499 Richland Drive in Candlewood Estates east of Mahomet at 7:28 a.m. Friday.

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