Dixon City and Dixon Rural firefighters battled fire and ice Monday, Dec. 8, after they were called to a shed fire at 12:20 p.m. at 1558 Joliet Way in Dixon.

Deep snow and icy temps made for a bit of a struggle, though the fire was contained to a shed well away from the residence.

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A firefighter drags a hose through the deep snow Monday, Dec. 8, 2025, to douse a shed fire at 1558 Joliet Way in Dixon. (Alex T. Paschal)