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Home destroyed by fire in the Merrill area

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Fire destroyed a home in the Merrill area Sunday.

The Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office says the call for help came in at 3:23 p.m. from the homeowner.

They said no one was inside at the time.

No injuries were reported, but the home appeared to be a total loss.

Responding agencies included the Corning Fire Department, Russell Fire Department, Tomahawk EMS, Merrill Fire Department, Wisconsin Public Service, deputies from the Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, and officers from the Merrill Police Department.

John Burton is the WXPR Morning Edition Host.
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