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House destroyed in fire in Chicago's far west suburbs

House destroyed by massive fire in Big Rock
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CHICAGO (CBS) -- A house was destroyed by a fire overnight in far western suburban Big Rock, about 12 miles west of Aurora.

The fire started around 4:30 a.m. at a home on Scott Road.

The house was fully engulfed by the time firefighters arrived. At one point, the fire caused a power-line to shoot sparks onto the ground.

It was not clear if anyone was hurt, or what caused the fire.

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