Firefighters from Peru, Troy Grove, La Salle, Utica, Oglesby and Seatonville were called around 3:15 p.m. Wednesday to a house fire on East Fifth Road, just west of Interstate 39 between La Salle and Troy Grove. Crews arriving first reported heavy flames and smoke, and a mutual aid box alarm was called. The fire was under control about 40 minutes later. Everyone was evacuated safely, but a dog inside the home died. Damage appeared extensive, and the Illinois State Fire Marshal's Office was asked to investigate.
Firefighters from Peru, Troy Grove, La Salle, Utica, Oglesby and Seatonville were called around 3:15 p.m. Wednesday to a house fire on East Fifth Road, just west of Interstate 39 between La Salle and Troy Grove. Crews arriving first reported heavy flames and smoke, and a mutual aid box alarm was called. The fire was under control about 40 minutes later. Everyone was evacuated safely, but a dog inside the home died. Damage appeared extensive, and the Illinois State Fire Marshal’s Office was asked to investigate.
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