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Rockford Fire Department battled 2 house fires recently.
At 1336 Post Avenue for a residential structure fire. All occupants alerted and exited safely as a result of working smoke alarms.
At 3809 Thyme Drive for a residential structure fire. fire contained to room of origin, no injuries, ChicagoRedCross assisting with housing for one adult and two children.
UPDATE: Winnebago County Coroner said 27 year old Xzavier Parker has passed away from smoke inhalation.
Sources are reporting a house fire in Rockford.
It happened around 1:20 am this morning in the 1000 block of N Court st.
Reports of a house on fire near this location.
Reports of at least one victim injured and trapped inside. Possibly a child.
Unknown on the severity of the injuries at this time.
UPDATE: RFD was able to rescue one victim from the fire and transport them to a local ER. Victim is in critical condition. Unknown if it is an adult or a child.
This is still developing, check back later for updates.
Sources are reporting a structure fire in Sharon.
A MABAS (Mutual Aid) was toned out just before 5 pm. A MABAS 40-1 to the 5th level was toned out. Many area fire departments have been dispatched to assist.
Te structure fire is near 2047 Salt Box road.
Unknown on injuries.
Still developing. Check back later for possible updates.
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Several Emergency personnel Responding To A Structure Fire Call
Several sources are reporting a structure fire call in Rockford. It happened around 12:30 am in the 2100 block of Spring Brook.
Several emergency personnel are en route.
Still developing
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Sources are reporting a house fire
in Loves Park.
UPDATE:
One person is confirmed dead. The victim is reported to be a man, the name is being withheld pending family notification.
It happened around 9:30 am this morning in the 700 block of Merrill/River ln
Sources said a caller is reporting the house behind them had smoke coming from the roof area. When the LPFD arrived on scene they confirmed smoke was showing from the roof/attic area.
They just toned out a MABAS Card 11 to the box level
The MABAS is saying the 700 block of River ln, is the fire.
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UPDATE: No injuries. The house was built by by the Habitat for Humanity organization. Red Cross is assisting the family.
Just before 3 PM sources were reporting a house fire in Rockford.
A house is on fire in the 2900 block of Arcadia Terrace.
Rockford fire department were forcing entry because it is not yet known if the house is occupied or not.
Smoke was showing upon arrival and they were laying a booster line to battle the fire.
Unknown injuries at the time of writing this.
Brandi A. “I don’t think anyone is in there currently. I beat on that door and windows as hard as I could to see if someone was home. There was flames coming from the roof.”
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
.@RockfordFire is on scene of a working residential structure fire at 2900 Arcadia Terrace. pic.twitter.com/q8nYuovoco
— Rockford Fire (@RockfordFire) February 1, 2019
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At 0414 this morning we were dispatched for a structure fire (on Hunter rd) . Upon arrival on scene an exterior fire on the roof was discovered. Due to the quick response and actions of the crews the fire was contained to that area and was brought under control within 20 minutes. Thank you to our CERT Team, Boone County Sheriff and Capron Rescue for your assistance.There were no injuries to the homeowner or fire personnel. Excellent job HRFD men and women as always. Thank you for getting out of your warm environment to help others. We are who we are because of all of you.
Chief Shoevlin
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RS Source sent us the following:
House fire right now on Walnut st in Yeowardville Illinois.
That is right next to Rock falls.
Multiple fire trucks,ambulances and Police
No other information at this time.
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Around 5:35 am this morning, several emergency personnel were battling a house fire in Rockford.
A house is on fire near N Second and Whitman st. 700 block of N Second st
Heavy flames and smoke are showing.
2 Story house, flames showing on the B side.
Unknown if the house is occupied.
Reports of at least one person injured and transported to a local ER.
Person came out of the basement with a child.
Search and rescue is underway.
Still developing.
UPDATE: They are telling the firefighters to back out, they have heavy fire in the rear roof. Partial roof collapse on the C side of the building. 716 North Second Street. Additional fire companies have been requested to the scene. They have upgraded this to a 2nd Alarm
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Sources are reporting a possible house fire in Rockford.
It happened just before 2 pm today in the 500 block of S Pierpont.
Reports of a furnace on fire inside the residence. They were evacuating.
No other information at this time
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