Two barns engulfed in flames in unincorporated Huntley, officials say
HUNTLEY - Firefighters battled a large blaze that tore through two barns Friday in Chicago’s northwest suburbs, forcing road closures and a major emergency response.
The backstory:
The fire broke out around 11:44 a.m. near Church Road between Marengo and Seeman roads in unincorporated Huntley, according to the Huntley Fire Protection District.
When crews arrived, they found a large barn fully engulfed in flames and a field fire burning across the roadway.
Because of the size of the fire, additional firefighters, water resources and change-of-quarter companies were called to the scene.
Firefighters deployed hose lines to protect nearby buildings, including one structure that had already caught fire, officials said.
Parts of the barn’s roof and exterior walls collapsed as the fire intensified. With the main barn completely consumed by flames, firefighters focused on protecting nearby structures and containing several rapidly spreading field fires fueled by strong winds.
The field fires were quickly extinguished and contained to less than an acre, officials said.
A second barn containing hay also caught fire, creating a lengthy extinguishment process. Officials said the bulk of the fire was brought under control within 90 minutes.
The hay-filled barn was expected to continue smoldering for several hours. The primary barn was unoccupied at the time of the fire.
No animals or firefighters were injured.
What's next:
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
The Source: The information in this article was provided by the Huntley Fire Protection District.