Fire officials say a large brush pile caught on fire and spread to a shed, burning it down, at Lincoln Farmstead near Huntley Wednesday morning.
The Huntley Fire Protection District responded around 11:47 a.m. Wednesday to Lincoln Farmstead, 8401 North Route 47 in unincorporated Huntley, for a report of a brush fire.
The property owner reported that a brush pile was on fire and that a shed, approximately eight by eight feet, was also on fire.
Firefighters arrived to find a large brush pile actively burning, according to Huntley Fire Protection District Public Information Officer Alex Vucha.
There also appeared to be the remains of a small plastic shed, which was located roughly 50 feet off the roadway.
Crews deployed hose lines and began working to extinguish the fire, Vucha said.
Additional water supplies were requested to the scene due to the extent of the fire and hidden fire within the wood piles and straw.
Vucha said the bulk of the fire was brought under control within approximately 30 minutes but crews remained on the scene for an additional 30 minutes pulling apart debris and extinguishing remaining hot spots to ensure the fire was fully out.
No injuries were reported. The Huntley Fire Protection District said they remind residents that brush fires can spread quickly, especially in dry or windy conditions.
“Anyone conducting outdoor burning should ensure they have an adequate water supply readily available, check wind conditions before and during burning, and never leave a fire unattended,” Vucha said.
“All fires should be fully extinguished, with ashes and embers thoroughly soaked and cooled, before leaving the area. Taking these precautions can help prevent small fires from turning into larger and more dangerous incidents,” he added.