One person was reportedly trapped inside a residence in Harlan Saturday afternoon, while the basement of the home was on fire. According to dispatch reports, the fire at 1013 Durant Street was called in at around 4:15-p.m. Firefighters from Harlan were assisted at the scene by crews from Westphalia, Avoca and Defiance. Harlan Police, deputies with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and Medivac Ambulance were also on the scene. Harlan Fire Chief Roger Bissen was unavailable for comment late Saturday evening. The Sheriff’s office said crews were still on the scene as of 7:45-p.m.

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