ALEX VARGAS – Lincoln Journal Star, Neb.
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Lincoln Fire and Rescue crews were battling a large fire in a residential neighborhood Tuesday morning amid brutally cold conditions.
The first call came in a little after 7 a.m. for a fire at 406 S. 25th St., near 25th and L streets.
House Fire, 2.18
Lincoln Fire and Rescue personnel battle a fire that damaged three homes near South 25th and L streets on Tuesday.
The fire quickly spread to two nearby houses, but firefighters were able to get the fire under control by about 8:30 a.m.
House Fire, 2.18
Lincoln Fire and Rescue personnel battle a fire near South 25th and L streets Tuesday morning that destroyed one house and damaged two others.
LFR declared it a four-alarm fire, and multiple fire trucks and engines were on scene, as firefighters needed to be rotated often because of the cold. At the time of the fire, the temperature in Lincoln was minus 6 with a wind chill of minus 26.
All occupants of the homes were able to evacuate and there were no injuries.
This is a developing story. Stay with JournalStar.com for updates.
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