Dog dies, $25K in damage to Rockford home after living room catches fire
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Published: Oct. 14, 2022 at 4:19 PM CDT
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - One dog was found dead Friday even though first responders acted quickly to extinguish what is being called an accidental fire.
Just before 10 a.m., a passerby noticed smoke coming from a home in the 4200 block of Cushman Road in Rockford and called 9-1-1.
Within minutes of the call, firefighters arrived on scene to smoke coming from the eaves of the house.
Crews were able to force entry to the home and extinguish a small, smoldering fire in the living room. Damages are estimated at $25,000.
No one was home at the time of the fire. The incident is under investigation.
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