McHenry Fire Protection District was dispatched at about 11:48 PM on Sunday for a report of a tree down on wires causing a fire. Address of the incident was at 3015 North Bayview Lane in McHenry. Engine 21, Ambulance 52, & Battalion 12 were due.

Upon arrival of Engine 21, they reported a tree down on wires also on fire. They requested ComEd and a tree removal service to the scene. Originally reported that the nearest structure exposure of the fire was 100 feet away.