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Harlan Firefighters respond to house fire Friday afternoon

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July 8th, 2016 by Ric Hanson

Firefighters in Harlan responded this (Friday) afternoon to a reported structure fire at 508 Baldwin Street, in Harlan. Our sister station KNOD says the call went out at around 1:30-p.m., and that once fire crews arrived on scene, they able to make quick knock down of the flames.HFD1 HFD2

The home’s interior sustained smoke and water damage, as well as damage to the roof. Sixth and Baldwin Streets in Harlan were blocked off to traffic while firemen were on scene. Harlan Fire received assistance by crews from the Westphalia and Avoca Fire Departments, Harlan Police, the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Medivac Ambulance and Harlan Municipal Utilities.

No word on what caused the blaze. No injuries were reported.