Firefighters battle flames at construction company site in Gilberts

ByABC 7 Chicago Digital Team WLS logo
Monday, November 2, 2020
Construction company in Gilberts, IL caught on fire
A construction company in Gilberts was caught on fire Sunday afternoon.

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.