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Clinton Fire Responds to Early Monday Blaze

Around 12:35 am Monday, Clinton Fire was called to a house fire on West Washington. 

 

While on patrol, Clinton Police Department observed the blaze and called fire authorities to the scene. The structure was vacant and was discovered with heavy fire conditions on the third story of the home. 

 

Joining Clinton Fire in fighting the blaze were Kenney, Wapella, and Waynesville Fire Departments. Crews knocked the flames on the ground level with Clinton Fire's ladder truck to knock down the flames on the upper level. Crews were able to create a more stable situation and finish fighting the blaze from the interior.

 

No injuries were reported.

 

DeWitt County EMS was also at the scene. Crews were able to clear the scene around 4 am. 

 

The incident is under investigation by the Illinois Fire Marshals office.

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