GENEVA — The fast work and coordinated efforts of Geneva Fire Department, EMS personnel and mutual aid partners helped save lives early Monday morning when fire broke out in the 700 block of North Nearing Court, trapping two residents on the second floor.
Geneva Interim Fire Chief Dale Arkenburg said the call came in around 3:34 a.m., and as crews were responding, they were advised that occupants were trapped.
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