Firefighters remain on scene of Moline structure fire

Crews are on the scene of a structure fire that was reported about 9:15 p.m. Wednesday on the 400 block of 10th Street, Moline.

The fire, which was inside a wall, was extinguished quickly.

We do not know what caused the fire. We will stay in contact with firefighters to provide details when they become available.

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