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ALTON - Alton Fire Department responded to a structure fire at around 11:30 a.m Christmas Eve in the 600 block of Ridge Street in Alton.

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When firefighters arrived on the scene they encountered heavy fire on the second floor of the house.

Alton Fire Department requested a Box Alarm. East Alton and Godfrey Fire Department responded to the scene. A neighbor said the homeowners appeared to not be present at the time of the fire.

Alton Police Department helped with traffic control. No injuries were reported.

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