Numerous fire department respond to the 27000 block of West May Street in unincorporated Wauconda after a fire destroyed a barn and left multiple animals dead Friday afternoon. | Photo: Joe Shuman/J. Shuman Photography (2026)
By Sam Borcia | Lake & McHenry County Scanner
Two miniature ponies and multiple chickens died after a fire fully engulfed and destroyed a barn, causing $150,000 in damage, near Wauconda Friday afternoon.
The Wauconda Fire District responded around 2:15 p.m. Friday to the 27000 block of West May Street in unincorporated Wauconda for a report of a structure fire.
Wauconda Fire District Battalion Chief Adam Schlick said fire crews responding spotted a large column of smoke from Route 176.
Numerous fire department respond to the 27000 block of West May Street in unincorporated Wauconda after a fire destroyed a barn and left multiple animals dead Friday afternoon. | Photo: Joe Shuman/J. Shuman Photography (2026)
Firefighters arrived and found heavy flames coming from a barn located approximately 400 feet from the roadway.
The barn was only 15 feet away from a nearby residence, placing it at risk, Schlick said.
Fire crews quickly deployed hose lines and were able to get water on the fire in less than three minutes from arrival.
Numerous fire department respond to the 27000 block of West May Street in unincorporated Wauconda after a fire destroyed a barn and left multiple animals dead Friday afternoon. | Photo provided
The fire occurred in an area that does not have fire hydrants and firefighters established a rural water supply using water tenders.
Report continues here.
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