Oak Forest, IL|News|
Fire Leaves Home On Alameda Avenue Unlivable
Fire crews from seven departments took about 20 minutes to put out the early morning blaze.

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Fire crews from seven departments took about 20 minutes to put out the early morning blaze.

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