ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A house fire in Rockford Tuesday night caused $100,000 worth of damages, but the residents were able to escape unharmed.
According to the Rockford Fire Department, firefighters were called to the 2900 block of Lawndale Avenue around 9:19 p.m. and found the house showing heavy smoke and fire coming from a rear bedroom window.
It took 13 minutes for the crew to bring the fire under control.
Investigators have not yet determined a cause.
The Red Cross is assisting the occupants with housing.
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