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Sources are reporting a fire on the East side.
It happened around 12:55 am near the 1100 block of 18th st.
Initial reports are saying there was a garage with a vehicle inside it, that might be occupied. But not yet confirmed.
Several units from the RFD are en route.
When the units arrived on scene, they confirmed a vehicle on fire, unknown if it is occupied.
They also saw a burglary in progress in the area.
Still developing.
Sources are reporting a structure fire in Rockford.
Heavy flames were coming from a structure in the 300 block of Buckbee around 4:45 pm today.
The occupants were evacuating. No injuries have been reported.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Sources are reporting a structure fire in Rockford.
It happened around 8 am in the 700 block of Cambridge ave.
Reports of the basement on fire inside a nearby structure.
Several units from the RFD are en route. Still developing
UPDATE: Dryer fire, situation under control pretty quickly by the RFD
UPDATE: Contractors working on the building.
Sources are reporting an abandoned structure fire with someone possibly trapped on the roof.
It happened just before 7:30 pm tonight near Kishwaukee and 23rd ave.
Reports of the building on fire with unconfirmed reports are saying a person is trapped on the roof.
A person said they saw flames coming from the building and a person on the rooftop.
Used to be a factory, and is 5 stories tall.
Still developing.
A good Samaritan saves a man from a burning vehicle in Rockford.
It happened on 1st st in Rockford around 2:30 am this morning.
RS Source Shawn A. said he heard a vehicle that was revving its engine. The vehicle then caught on fire. He saw the brake lights on, so he knew the vehicle was occupied. The male victim inside the car was screaming for help. Shawn broke out the window of the vehicle and was able to successfully rescue the man inside the burning car. The man was transported a nearby hospital, for evaluation. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Kaseniya Kaseniya said: “South first st. The guy in the car fell asleep with his foot on the the gas peddle. The doors were locked and there was the smoke inside and out, also car was about to explode so guys had to bust the window fest to get him out and so one of the guys got his arm injured. The “victim” walked away mad about his vehicle without injuries. Few more min and all the cars around would be damaged from the explosion”
Note: While I was working the scene, the Rockford Police came rushing to the scene with lights and sirens, after the fire was already extinguished. So it is unknown if something else happened at the scene, that I am unaware of.
Around 12:30 am this morning several emergency personnel were on scene of a fire in Machesney park.
It happened on Shappert Drive, just west of N Second st.
It was originally reported as a structure fire call. When I arrived on scene it appeared to be a vehicle that was on fire. It may have extended to the structure, but not confirmed. Emergency personnel were able to quickly get the fire under control. No reports of injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation. The vehicle had some writing on it, it appeared to say that it was from a landscaping business, but not confirmed.
I saw on one of the vehicles a name that said Landscaping Unlimited. A source sent me the following. It is not confirmed this was the business. It was either at or very close to this business
Update: Carlos Flores Lcu properties I work there”
Sources are reporting a rollover accident in Machesney park.
It happened around 11 pm near N Second and Shoreland.
A vehicle has crashed and rolled over, and was on fire.
The fire was quickly extinguished.
Multiple injuries were being reported. Several ambulances are on scene.
The cause of the accident is under investigation
Sources are reporting a fire on the East side.
It happened around 5:30 am.
Rockford Fire Dept. is on scene at 311 7th for a structure fire, fire has been found in the basement.
RFD was able to get the fire under control, no injuries.
Sources are reporting a structure fire in Rockford.
It happened around 9:15 pm tonight near 4th st and 18th ave.
A garage was fully engulfed. With extension.
Unknown on injuries.
Engine 1 has RIT, Engine 2 has command and Ladder 2, Investigator I-8 are on scene.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Source sent us this video from the fire scene
Sources are reporting a garbage truck on fire in Machesney Park. It happened this afternoon in the 1200 block of Drexel.
Reports of a garbage truck on fire. The driver dumped the load into the street, to save the truck. There was a large debris of garbage in the roadway on fire.
Emergency personnel were on scene quickly and was able to get the situation under control. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
No injuries were reported.
When I was leaving the scene, they had a tractor getting ready to clean up the scene. So it should be cleared by now, if not then it should be shortly.
