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 Lincoln fire units arrived on scene first and encountered smoke
and flames at the front door and also at a side window. Lincoln fire
crews made an attack from the outside, the quickly made entry
through the front door. Firefighters battled the blaze of an hour
before the fire was under control. Investigators from the Lincoln
Fire Department remained on the scene.
There was a family of three that lived in the house. The family and
a family friend were there at the time of the fire. All occupants
were able to leave the building safely. The Salvation Army is
assisting the family.
 No occupants or firefighters were injured during the fire. The
family dog was inside during the fire. Firefighters rescued the dag.
A special thanks to the Logan County Paramedics unit on scene in
assisting with the treatment of the dog. The dog survived and is
doing well.
The damage to the structure and property was approximately $75,000.
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The cause of the fire is under investigation.
The Lincoln Fire Department would like to thank the Lincoln
Police Department, Atlanta Fire Department. Logan County
Paramedic Association and the Lincoln Rural Fire Protection
District for their assistance.
[Submitted by
LF fire investigator Tim Aper
LF Assistant Chief Darrin Coffey]
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