SPRINGFIELD — UPDATE @ 8:41 a.m.: Springfield fire crews battled flames for several hours while on scene of a two-story residential fire in the 430 block of East Grand Avenue this morning.
According to initial reports, occupants were already outside when crews arrived.
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“At this point, we’re chasing down hot spots and will investigate to try and see what caused it,” Springfield Fire Capt. Charles Alexander said.
Flames quickly spread from the bedroom to a shed roof towards the back of the home, Alexander said.
No injuries were reported.
FIRST REPORT: Occupants made their way safely outside a two-story structure fire before crews arrived on scene in the 430 block of East Grand Avenue this morning.
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According to scanner reports, crews arrived shortly before 5:30 a.m. as flames progressed through the shed area.
We are working to learn more and will update this story as more details become available.
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