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Freeport fire department reports 13‑hour response to large structure fire at East Stephenson storage complex
Summary
A multi‑department response extinguished a major storage‑building fire after a 13‑hour operation involving mutual aid, heavy equipment and tanker water supply; three firefighters sustained minor injuries.
Freeport Fire Department officials reported to the council on a large structure fire at a storage complex on East Stephenson Street that required mutual aid and extended operations.
Deputy Chief (reporting) said the incident began about 4:16 p.m. after a grass/fire‑pit fire spread to a rear structure at 525 East Stephenson, then progressed into an adjoining larger building. Fire personnel confirmed a working structure fire and recalled off‑duty staff as conditions intensified.
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