Two barns blaze, fire engulfs nearby fields
REYNOLDS, Ill. – Emergency crews are currently working to contain a large field fire that broke out in Reynolds on Saturday afternoon. A local news team observed thick smoke and charred fields around 3:15 p.m. near the intersection of 210th Street and 84th Street West.
According to reports, the fire started around 1:50 p.m. when two barns caught flames. The blaze quickly spread to an adjacent field, fueled by strong winds that carried the fire across the street. As a result, a portion of another field was also consumed by the flames.
Authorities on the scene confirmed that no injuries have been reported as a result of the fire. Representatives from the Andalusia Fire Department shared with local media that approximately six different fire agencies were dispatched to assist with the response.
The incident is still under investigation, and officials are working to determine the exact cause of the fire. This is a developing story, and updates will continue to be provided through KWQC-TV6’s on-air coverage and online platforms.
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