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No injuries in South Streator structure fire

Reading firefighters control fire in less than 5 minutes at large building on Aquaduct Raod

By Derek Barichello
Reading firefighters were able to control a fire in a large building on the 2000 block of Aquaduct Road in South Streator in less than 5 minutes, limiting the damage to the structure.

Reading firefighters were able to control a fire Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, at a large building on the 2000 block of Aquaduct Road in South Streator in less than 5 minutes, limiting the damage to the structure. (Photo provided by Reading Fire Department)

Reading firefighters were able to control a fire in less than 5 minutes Sunday at a large building on the 2000 block of Aquaduct Road in South Streator, limiting the damage to the structure.

The Reading Fire Department received the call at 4:26 p.m. Sunday and were assisted by Cornell and Long Point firefighters.

Reading firefighters were able to limit damage from a fire at a large building on the 2000 block of Aquaduct Road in South Streator.

Reading firefighters were able to limit damage from a fire at a large building on the 2000 block of Aquaduct Road in South Streator on Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022. (Photo provided by Reading Fire Department)

Firefighters arrived on scene in about 7 minutes, noticing flames from an overhead door. Firefighters made entry and knocked down the fire.

About 15 firefighters responded to the fire. All departments were cleared the scene at 5:26 pm with no injuries reported. AMT, Vermilion Valley Regional Communications Joint Authority (V-Com) and the Livingston County Sheriff’s Office also assisted.

About 15 firefighters responded to a fire Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, on the 2000 block of Aquaduct Road in South Streator.

About 15 firefighters responded to a fire Sunday, Aug. 28, 2022, on the 2000 block of Aquaduct Road in South Streator. (Photo provided by Reading Fire Department)