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Fire crews battle structure blaze on East 8th Street

Heard on: Franklin, Perry, Jackson, Williamson, and Jefferson Counties Police, Fire and EMS
01:49
00:00
(name withheld), I have a 258 incident this year's.
audio iconFire & Arson
E 8th St, West Frankfort, IL 62896
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As discussed during the dispatch call, firefighters responded to a possible structure fire near East 8th Street in West Frankfort. A wood-frame building approximately 25 by 35 feet was reported fully involved, with flames showing from multiple sides. Benton Fire and other units were on scene and operating defensively.

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