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A fire that resulted in the total loss of a two-story structure on South Chambers Street early Sunday morning has been determined to be intentional. One resident was evacuated from a second-story apartment and no injuries were reported. The Galesburg Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 795 S. Chambers St. at 2:06 a.m. Sunday. The response included all three stations and the 11 personnel on duty. Upon arrival, heavy fire was engulfing the front of the two-story structure. Acting Battalion Chief Joe Grodjesk established command and the Central and Brooks Street. Station crews worked with attack lines to extinguish the fire. Capt. Steve Selliers and the Fremont Street crew forced open a door to the second-story apartment and assisted a single resident to evacuate the building. GHAS was on scene and evaluated the resident. No injuries were reported. An emergency callback of off-duty fire personnel was initiated to provide emergency coverage for the city and additional pers ....