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Lightning strike causes fire at Beloit home, displaces five

BELOIT, Wis. -- Five people were forced to evacuate after lightning struck their home early Wednesday. Beloit Fire Department crews were called to the 400 block of Portland Avenue at around 12:20 a.m. The residents, along with their pets, had…

Cooking fire at Beloit home causes over $20K in damage

BELOIT, Wis. -- A fire at a Beloit home caused over $20,000 in damage Friday. Crews were called to a home at 1641 Fayette Ave., finding moderate smoke when they arrived. The home was evacuated and no injuries were reported.…

Man who died in Beloit house fire identified

BELOIT, Wis. -- The Rock County Medical Examiner's office has identified the 72-year-old man who died in a house fire on the city's west side last week. Bruce Cioni died at the scene of the fire in the 1100 block…

Learn Tips To Prevent Holiday Tree Fires

Before starting to decorate your house with Christmas decorations, we have some tips to prevent any holiday tree fires.Last year the Consumer Product Safety Commission estimated 13, 000 people were treated at hospitals for holiday-related injures, which is more than…