Fire Destroys Collinsville Home

<p>Fire destroyed a Collinsville home overnight.</p>

Tuesday, November 27th 2018, 5:18 am

By: Joseph Holloway

Fire destroyed a Collinsville home overnight.

The fire department was called to the home near 7th and Main just before 1:25 a.m. Firefighters arrived to find the garage on fire. Fire Chief Harold Call says the home is considered a total loss.

The homeowner was able to get out, but had to be taken to the hospital to be treated for some burns.

Fire investigators are now trying to figure out what caused the fire.

UPDATE: Collinsville’s fire chief says they’re waiting for daylight so they can get a better look at what might’ve caused the fire that destroyed this home near 7th and Main. @NewsOn6 pic.twitter.com/2hklrhrSDT
— Joseph Holloway (@a_cupof_JOE) November 27, 2018

The Collinsville Rural Fire Department helped knock down the flames.

Chief Call says the Red Cross will help the homeowner find a place to stay.

The Collinsville Rural Fire Department helped knock down the flames.

Chief Call says the Red Cross will help the homeowner find a place to stay.

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Fire destroyed a Collinsville home overnight.

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