Numerous fire departments respond to the 100 block of West Dundee Road in Barrington Hills after a fire left a barn fully engulfed in flames and a total loss Saturday afternoon. | Photo: Tim Olk
By Sam Borcia | Lake & McHenry County Scanner
An investigation is underway after a large multi-story barn was left fully engulfed in flames and burnt to the ground in Barrington Hills, fire officials said.
The Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District and Barrington Hills Police Department responded around 2 p.m. Saturday to the 100 block of West Dundee Road in Barrington Hills for a report of a structure fire.
Firefighters arrived in less than six minutes and found a 40-foot by 40-foot multi-story barn on fire, according to Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District Fire Chief Scott Motisi.
Numerous fire departments respond to the 100 block of West Dundee Road in Barrington Hills after a fire left a barn fully engulfed in flames and a total loss Saturday afternoon. | Photo: Tim Olk
The structure was already fully engulfed with flames and smoke showing from all sides.
The fire was reported to 911 by property managers at the site.
It was confirmed that the building was unoccupied with no imminent life risk, Motisi said.
Numerous fire departments respond to the 100 block of West Dundee Road in Barrington Hills after a fire left a barn fully engulfed in flames and a total loss Saturday afternoon. | Photo: Tim Olk
Firefighters initiated a fire attack plan that focused on protecting nearby structures.
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