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Belvidere garage fires cause heat damage to three nearby homes

BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — Heat from a pair of garage fires in Belvidere caused thermal damage to three adjacent homes early Wednesday morning.

The Belvidere Fire Department was called to the 400 block of E. 2nd Street at 2:40 a.m.

There, they found one detached garage fully on fire and a second that had caught fire due to its proximity.

It took five minutes for firefighters to bring the flames under control and keep the fire from spreading to nearby homes.

No injuries were reported, officials said.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

City of Belvidere begins recovery after destructive straight-line winds

BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — The City of Belvidere is recovering after severe straight-line winds caused widespread damage across the community. Emergency crews responded to numerous incidents, including rescues from damaged structures, gas leaks, and hazardous conditions. Many power poles were snapped, and several trees struck homes, cars, and buildings. The…

August 17, 2025

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Cooking fire destroys residence in Belvidere mobile home park

BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — A cooking fire turned catastrophic at a Belvidere home on Saturday. The fire occurred at a residence in the 1200 block of W. Locust Street, within the Bel-Bo Mobile Home Park. Courtesy: Belvidere Fire Department According to the Belvidere Fire Department, officials were called at 1:56…

June 15, 2025

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Belvidere Park District working to reopen storm-damaged parks

BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — Several Belvidere parks remain closed due to significant storm damage suffered over the weekend. According to the Belvidere Park District, "The following parks are closed until further notice while we work to assess, clean up, and ensure safety:• Belvidere Park (including Kiddieland and Bloom)• Bob’s Park•…

August 18, 2025

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