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No injuries in Carpentersville house fire

Nobody was injured in a fire that damaged a Carpentersville home Monday night, authorities said.

Crews were able to extinguish the blaze within minutes after responding about 9:45 p.m. to the 100 block of Fir Street, according to Carpentersville police and fire officials. The residents were not home at the time.

Officials reported extensive smoke and heat damage throughout the house but said there was no structural damage. The family has been temporarily displaced and made arrangements to stay elsewhere.

The fire is under investigation by the village's emergency personnel.