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Fire destroys home in Lemont, Illinois

A fire destroyed a house in suburban Lemont, Illinois, on Wednesday. 

Firefighters battled heavy flames and smoke at a house south of downtown Lemont, just off of Archer Avenue. 

Video from the scene shows the heavily damaged house without a roof. The flames spread to a car parked in the driveway. 

The cause of the fire is under investigation. 

Fire officials have not released further details. 


This is a developing story. CBS News Chicago will continue to provide updates. 

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