Horses die in McHenry County barn fire

HARVARD, Ill. - A barn fire in McHenry County left six horses dead and the structure a total loss late Sunday night.

Harvard barn fire

What we know:

The fire was reported just before midnight in the 19100 block of Crowley Road in unincorporated Harvard, officials said.

Firefighters arrived within 10 minutes of the call and saw a heavy fire in a pole barn, spreading to a much larger barn nearby. Over a dozen neighboring fire departments were called to assist due to the limited access to water.

6 horses killed in McHenry County barn fire

A barn fire in McHenry County left six horses dead and the structure a total loss late Sunday night.

The main body of the fire was contained within an hour, according to the Harvard Fire Protection District.

Six horses did not survive the barn fire. No other injuries were reported. The building is considered a total loss, fire officials said.

What's next:

The cause of the blaze is under investigation by the Harvard Fire Protection District.