Grant Park, IL – Fire crews from across Kankakee County responded Wednesday morning to a reported structure fire at Sunrise Nursery in Grant Park, where a large barn caught fire but was quickly brought under control, officials said.
According to the Grant Park Fire Protection District, units were dispatched at approximately 11:30 a.m. Wednesday to 10300 East 9000 North, also known as Sunrise Nursery, Inc., after reports of a structure fire on the property.
Firefighters arriving on scene reported heavy fire and smoke coming from one of the nursery’s remote barns near the food court area. Due to the size of the structure, limited initial manpower, and strong winds at the time, a box alarm was requested, bringing in additional resources.
A neighboring fire chief assumed command under established mutual aid agreements, and the incident was later upgraded to a second alarm because of the potential for significant property damage and broader economic impact if the fire spread beyond the initial building.
Multiple agencies assisted in the response, including departments from Aroma Park, Beecher, Bourbonnais, Bradley, Crete, Frankfort, Kankakee, Manhattan, Monee, St. Anne, and others, along with Elite Ambulance Service and Riverside Ambulance Service. The Grant Park Police Department also assisted with traffic control in the surrounding area.
Officials said the fire was successfully contained, limiting damage to the affected structure. No injuries were reported among civilians or firefighters, and Sunrise Nursery is expected to continue operating despite the loss.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and additional information will be released as it becomes available.
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