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Firefighters battle blaze at Silvis, Illinois home

Homeowners were on vacation when their Silvis, Illinois home broke out into flames.
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Homeowners were on vacation when their Silvis, Illinois home broke out into flames.

The Silvis Fire Chief, who lives near the home, said he noticed that it was engulfed in flames, Friday, August 28, 2015.  The fire seemed to have started in the garage and spread to the house.

A firefighter who was helping to battle the blaze had to be sent to the hospital after stepping on a live wire, according to the Chief.

The home reportedly was not a total loss.

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