LaSalle house is total loss

The porch fire was obvious to LaSalle fire when they arrived late yesterday (Saturday) to 2314 ½ St. Vincent’s. Lt. Brian Zeller with LaSalle Fire department said the fire spread and burned 75% of the older two story house making it a total loss. The fire was extinguished in about 30 minutes with help from Utica, Oglesby and Peru Fire and ambulance. The house was unoccupied and the owner has not been located. The cause is undetermined.