Structure fire mobilizes Belvidere Fire Dept.

COURTESY PHOTO Belvidere Daily Republican
Belvidere Fire Dept. had this fire quickly controlled. Several local fire departments from surrounding areas assisted in making sure all hot spots were snuffed out.Belvidere Fire was dispatched at 6:25 a.m. on Monday, July 16 for a structure fire with flames showing to 803 E. 2nd St. Fire crews were on scene within two minutes and reported heavy fire showing from a first floor porch on the delta side.

Belvidere Fire was dispatched at 6:25 a.m. on Monday, July 16 for a structure fire with flames showing to 803 E. 2nd St. Fire crews were on scene within two minutes and reported heavy fire showing from a first floor porch on the delta side.

Units had the fire under control within ten minutes and had to pull second floor ceiling and walls to reach hot spots due to extension from the exterior. Mutual Aid was provided by District 2 Fire, Cherry Valley Fire, Marengo Fire, District 3 Fire, Lifeline Ambulance, and Boone County EMA.

The fire is under investigation at this time and Red Cross is working with the occupants for alternate living arrangements. No injuries were reported and the estimated damage is $45,000.