An overloaded power strip in a Clinton apartment is the cause of an early Wednesday morning fire.
Crews were called to the 1400 block of East North Street in Clinton where an apartment unit above a garage was on fire.
Fire officials indicate heavy fire was seen inside the unit, which was vacant at the time of the fire.
The fire was put out within ten minutes, the battle was then hot spots across the complex and was contained to just the apartment.
An investigation done by Clinton Fire and the Illinois Fire Marshall's, determined there was $30-thousand damage.
No injuries were reported.
Crews were on scene for about three hours. Crews responded from Clinton, Kenney and Wapella and Clinton Police were on scene for traffic control.
