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ALTON - Alton Fire Department and Alton Police Department were called to a possible arson attempt of a home in the 600 block of Bond Street in Alton just after 11 a.m. Wednesday.

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The fire was burning inside the vacant house when the fire department arrived and quickly extinguished the blaze. The residence was a two-story home and vacant.

The Alton Police Department and Alton Fire Department continued to investigate Wednesday morning after arrival.

Dan Brannan also contributed to this story.

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