Wood River Fire Department Battles House Fire

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WOOD RIVER — The Wood River Fire Department responded to a structure fire Friday afternoon, Jan. 30, 2026, in the 300 block of South Tenth Street.

Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke and flames coming from the house, prompting a box-alarm response.

Additional crews from Roxana, East Alton, and Edwardsville assisted at the scene.

During firefighting efforts, multiple windows were broken.

Firefighters were observed on the roof spraying water through a small attic window to contain the fire.

Madison County Emergency Management provided support with their rehab unit. No injuries were reported.