Firefighters battle flames at construction company site in Gilberts

Sunday, November 1, 2020
GILBERTS, Ill. (WLS) -- A large fire broke out in a rural area in the Village of Gilberts in Kane County Sunday afternoon.

The fire in the Northwest suburb broke out at the site of a construction company.
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Firefighters faced a challenge from Sunday's high winds, but it is unclear if those winds were a factor. A lack of hydrants at the location was also a challenge, officials said. They said they had to truck in water to fight the flames.
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As of Sunday night, crews were still battling the blaze. Officials have not reported any injuries.
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