Lint in dryer vent to blame for Urbana blaze

URBANA – Lint trapped in a dryer vent caused a smoky fire in the basement of an Urbana home Wednesday night.

Urbana Fire Division Chief Tony Foster said firefighters were called to the home of Lillie Gilmar at 1207 W. Hill St. at 6:37 p.m.

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