Minooka, Illinois – Fire crews are battling an active structure fire on Hanson Road, prompting a box alarm response Monday morning.
According to the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office, authorities are on the scene of a structure fire in the 15000 block of Hanson Road in Minooka. The Sheriff’s Office is working alongside the Lisbon Seward Fire Protection District as crews work to extinguish the blaze and investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Officials said the Lisbon Seward Fire Protection District responded to the fire at approximately 9:46 a.m. Monday. The alarm was upgraded to a MABAS Box Alarm, a system that brings in additional firefighting resources from surrounding departments when extra manpower and equipment are needed.
Crews remain actively engaged in suppressing the fire. Authorities have not released information about potential injuries, the cause of the blaze, or the extent of damage to the structure. Additional details are expected once the scene is secured and investigators complete a preliminary assessment.
The response may impact traffic in the area surrounding Hanson Road as emergency vehicles remain on site. Motorists and local residents are urged to use caution and avoid the immediate area to allow first responders space to operate safely.
Structure fires requiring box alarms can draw significant regional resources, particularly in residential or mixed-use areas. The investigation into what led to the fire remains ongoing.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available from fire officials.
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