Rockford, IL – A residential structure fire on the 1500 block of Greenmount Street displaced one adult Thursday afternoon after heavy smoke and flames were found coming from the first floor of a two-story home, according to the Rockford Fire Department.
Initial units reached the scene at 2:27 p.m., arriving in under three minutes. According to fire officials, crews encountered heavy smoke conditions and called a second alarm to bring an additional engine due to freezing temperatures and difficult working conditions.
Firefighters were able to contain the blaze to two rooms, though the entire home sustained significant smoke damage, officials said. No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported.
According to Rockford Fire, the displaced occupant was provided assistance as crews remained on-site to overhaul hotspots and investigate the cause of the fire, which remains undetermined as of Thursday evening.
Officials also thanked the Rockford Mass Transit District (RMTD) for deploying a warming bus to assist firefighters working in the cold conditions.
Residents in the area reported seeing thick smoke rising above the neighborhood as crews worked for an extended period.
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