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Rockford Scanner™: Factory Fully Engulfed in Rockford


Video by Miriam Ovando





Sources are reporting a structure fire in Rockford.

It happened around 8:15 pm tonight near the area of S Main and Mill.

An old factory building is reported to be fully engulfed.

The reported factory is in the 200 block of Mill.   Sources have told us 212 or 216 is the address. So it is not yet confirmed on which is the correct address.

Police have shut down traffic in the area.  Avoid the area.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Still developing. Check back later for updates.

Video by William Gill

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Video by Miriam Ovando
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NOTE: 500 block of Blake a few blocks over, a park/playground is also on fire.

Both fires are under investigation.

Still developing.

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Rockford Scanner™: Scene Near Auburn/Spring Creek



Sources are reporting a scene, possibly an auto accident near the area of 251 & Auburn/Spring Creek.

An ambulance is on scene, it appears there are injuries.

You may want to avoid the area for a bit.  No other information at this time.

 







 

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Rockford Scanner™: Serious Rollover Accident in Rockford, Avoid The Area



Sources are reporting a bad accident in Rockford.

It happened around 4:15 pm today near Kishwaukee and Pope.

Reports of a vehicle that was involved in the accident has rolled over.

Extrication is being requested to cut at least one person out of the vehicle.

Injuries were being reported.  It is not yet known on the severity of the injuries.

There are 3 vehicles involved, and no one has gotten out of the vehicles.

Video below by RS Source

 







 

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Rockford Scanner™: Several Fires in Rockford Overnight, Possible Serial Arsonist




Sources told us there were 3 different fires all that happened within a short period of time of each other on the East side overnight last night.

All 3 incidents are believed to be arson, and are under investigation.

Sources said they think the fires are possibly related.  And that there is possibly a serial arsonist once again on the loose in the Rockford area.

Officials have yet to confirm this.

  1. Vehicle on fire in the alley near Kishwaukee and 20th (Video on top)
  2. Trailer on fire on Bildahl (Photo below) http://rockfordscanner.com/2019/09/03/rockford-scanner-structure-fire-in-rockford-unknown-on-injuries/
  3. Vehicle on fire in the alley near 7th st
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Rockford Scanner™: Sources are reporting an auto accident in Rockford



 

Sources are reporting an auto accident in Rockford. 

It happened near Jefferson and 1st.

We have been told there are injuries, but it is not yet known on the severity of the injuries.  The cause of the accident is under investigation.







 

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Rockford Scanner™: Structure Fire in Rockford, Unknown On Injuries



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Sources are reporting a structure fire in Rockford.

It happened around 2:45 am this morning in the 3100 block of Bildahl.

While firefighters were en route, they saw the sky lit up and heavy smoke.

A trailer is on fire, the frame is the only thing left of it according to sources.

Unknown on injuries.  The cause of the fire is under investigation

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