Level I emergency

UPDATE: Springfield firefighters had a difficult job mid-afternoon Thursday: putting out a fire at an abandoned house at 1902 E. Cook St.

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Because county highways have been deemed hazardous, Sangamon County has declared a Level I Winter Weather Emergency until further notice.

A news release from the county Thursday afternoon says the status of the emergency may be adjusted up or down, depending on whether and how the conditions change.

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A Level I emergency means county highways are hazardous, with possible ice and / or blowing / drifting snow. Level II includes a partial closure, and Level III is a full closure.