IVFD Units Responded Friday to First Structure Fire of 2024 on Krauss Lane
The Illinois Valley Fire District responded to its first structure fire of 2024 early yesterday.
On Friday at 7:09 a.m., IVFD, Rural Metro Fire Department and American Medical Response were dispatched to a reported barn on fire in the 100-block of Krauss Lane.
Upon arrival, officials said crews encountered an issue with a blocked driveway. However, they were able to make entry by stretching out a hose line to extinguish the burning barn. There were no injuries reported to humans or animals.
IVFD Chief John Holmes said the fire was overhauled and crews will come back for re-inspections to ensure no fire is present. The cause was under investigation.
Holmes said the Rural Metro engine was cancelled and it covered the district while the scene was active.
Posted on 1/6/24 6:01AM by Sam Marsh
