The Gurnee Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire at 4949 Grand Ave in Gurnee at around 5:07 PM Saturday night. Dispatch was reporting multiple 911 callers saying smoke was coming from the strip mall. 4949 Grand Ave is located on the Southwest corner of Rt 21 & Rt 132.

Upon arrival of the Gurnee Fire Department, they reported a strip mall with smoke showing. Shortly after, they requested a Working Still on Box #13-37 for the working fire.

Command requested police to shut down Grand Ave. Numerous other fire departments are en-route to the scene right now. Any more updates will be posted.

~Admin SB

UPDATE: At 5:17, command is reporting the fire is knocked down, requesting utilities to the scene. The fire bureau is being requested to the scene also.

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Map of the scene: