Lake Camelot House Fire

November 30, 2009

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By Eric Shangraw

Story Published: Nov 30, 2009 at 1:29 PM CST

Story Updated: Nov 30, 2009 at 7:22 PM CST

Peoria County authorities are investigating a fire that severely damaged a home in Lake Camelot Sunday night.

Logan-Trivoli Fire Chief David Tuttle says the home owner, Kenneth Kocher, was defrosting a freezer in the garage at 4103 South Dunbar Point.

Tuttle says Kocker left the garage. When he came back he discovered the fire.

Firefighters arrived on the scene at 9:20 pm and found flames shooting twenty to thirty feet into the air.

Tuttle says they called in other firefighters from the Air National Guard, Limestone Township and Timber-Hollis to help.

The fire was knocked down in about 30 minutes.

Tuttle says most of the damage was contained to the garage and attic area.

Damage is estimated at $90,000.00, which includes damage to the vehicles lost in the garage.

Thursday, Dec 3 at 1:18 PM Bro J wrote ...

Sis I can,t believe it but I just got a vibe that I shuld check on you last week even though you never check on me. I didn'tknow why . Well now we know . I am so sorry If i were close you could stay with me . God will provide . JG

Tuesday, Dec 1 at 9:31 PM LC resident & neighbor wrote ...

I am in such shock from some of the comments made. The Kochers are the kindest neighbors that would help out anyone in need. Their loss is a tragedy and my heart goes out to them. If people can't be kind and respectful of someone's loss then they should keep their rude comments to themselves!!

Tuesday, Dec 1 at 3:51 PM Anonymous wrote ...

I am disappointed in the fact that there are such rude and hateful people in the world. It is in times like these, especially around Christmas, that we should all show compassion toward one another and be decent human beings. The Kochers lost a lot in this tragic incident, and the fact that others in the community think it is a joke is truly heartbreaking.

Tuesday, Dec 1 at 1:54 PM Resident of LC wrote ...

My heart is breaking for this couple and I hope that they are blessed this holiday season despite the fire. Thankfully they were not hurt. I am also thankful to know that our fire dept is so reliable. Sounds like they did a great job. Thoughts and prayers with the Kocher family.

Tuesday, Dec 1 at 11:57 AM camelot resident wrote ...

i would first like to say how great of a job the fire dept did and how quickly they responded. they saved so much of their home, i am so sorry for the loss to the kocher family,

Monday, Nov 30 at 10:44 PM Debbie Otten wrote ...

To the Kocher family I am so sorry for all you have been through this past month. How devastating for your parents. I am completely in shock by the rude comments. Your family will be in my prayers & I pray the rude commenters don't have a crisis in their life that changes their life in a second.

Monday, Nov 30 at 10:11 PM annonymous wrote ...

they are an elderly couple and alot of lake camelot isnt "richy". And for you to say such an ignorant comment like that shows poorly upon your character.Keep your harsh and unnecessary comments to yourself please.

Monday, Nov 30 at 8:50 PM the roof is on fire wrote ...

we dont need no water let the mother @#$%^& burn!!!

Monday, Nov 30 at 8:35 PM fire wrote ...

how do you catch a house on fire defrosting a freezer. arent most self defrosting, i mean they live in richy camelot didnt they have money for decent appliances. oh well homeowners will cover the damage

Monday, Nov 30 at 7:22 PM Dave ain't here man wrote ...

sorry about your troubles, just glad nobody was hurt. don't read these comment sections, it is just a place for people to get mouthy.

Monday, Nov 30 at 6:30 PM annoynmous wrote ...

First of all, it is no one's buisness but the family as to what has happened. Second of all, people need to stop being so cruel and IGNORANT with their comments. Who cares what started it, all the matters is that both homeowners are okay and not harmed. Whatever happened to treating others as you would want to be treated. If it was your house and this happened, i dont think you'd want the rude comments.

Monday, Nov 30 at 5:57 PM topdog2 wrote ...

First let the Fire Dept. determine the cause, THAT's there job. Accidents and oddities can happen, but darned if it needed to be this close to Christmas. Good job to the Fire Dept. most fires can burn longer. But just kind words also help, and so glad no one was hurt, other than the loss of items that never can be replaced.

Monday, Nov 30 at 5:57 PM Residen Of L.C wrote ...

This is terrible......

Monday, Nov 30 at 5:41 PM Anonymous wrote ...

those are my parents

Monday, Nov 30 at 5:37 PM anon wrote ...

Unreal the heartlesness of people. Wonderful, elderly people that built this home as their dream home. Thye have lost many of their cherished lifelong belongings and some of you are worried about how he defrosted his freezer. Thoughts and prayers are with the Kochers

Monday, Nov 30 at 5:22 PM Me wrote ...

I think people need to have a little more compassion for others...does it really matter how it started? The fact is they have lost a lot of personal items that they will never be able to replace. It's almost Christmas time and some of you ungrateful people need to have a little compassion for others! Thank God they did not get hurt! I know these people and I feel horrible that they had to go through something so tragic.

Monday, Nov 30 at 5:17 PM neighbor wrote ...

These are the kindest people ever! I feel so terrible for them. They will be in my prayers.

Monday, Nov 30 at 5:11 PM anonymous1 wrote ...

why do people care so much? they just lost their HOME and they happen to be my family. say something nice if you have something to say.

Monday, Nov 30 at 4:26 PM Anonymous wrote ...

i'm pretty sure i heard that he was using an electric heater?

Monday, Nov 30 at 3:51 PM anonymous wrote ...

what was he using a flame torch?

Monday, Nov 30 at 3:48 PM anonymous wrote ...

what was he using a flame torch?????????

Monday, Nov 30 at 2:49 PM alwaysyoung wrote ...

Sorry - just by unplugging it.

Monday, Nov 30 at 2:48 PM alwaysyoung wrote ...

Somehow I doubt he was defrosting the freezer just by just unplugging it, Anonymous.

Monday, Nov 30 at 2:11 PM Anonymous wrote ...

I'm never unplugging my freezer!! It goes from cold to hot and then POW!!! THE WHOLE PLACE IS ON FIRE!

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