Alton firemen fought this heavy fire at 918 E. Sixth St. late Friday morning into the afternoon. The window shows the inside of the structure fully engulfed with fire.

ALTON - The Alton Fire Department responded almost instantly to a strong blaze at 918 E. 6th St. late Friday morning and by noon the fire was under control.

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The firemen gave the blaze their full attention with several responding. The firemen worked as a team and quickly were able to get it contained.

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Alton battle a haze that surrounded a blaze on Sixth Street late Friday morning.

 

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