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Galesburg Fire Department battles house fire

Firefighters found smoke and fire rising from the home's backside. Crews were able to successfully extinguish the fire, and no injuries were reported.
Credit: Galesburg Fire Department

GALESBURG, Ill. — A Galesburg home is out of commission following a house fire.

On Monday, Jan. 22, Galesburg firefighters responded to a structure fire at 1945 Baird Avenue shortly after 10 a.m. Firefighters found smoke and fire rising from the home's backside. Crews were able to successfully extinguish the fire, and no one was inside the home during the incident.

Fire officials believe the house is a total loss and estimated that it sustained damage worth approximately $25,000.

No one was injured in the fire.

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