Crime & Safety
Barn Known For Promoting Businesses Destroyed In Blaze
The fire caused $1 million in damages to a Woodstock-area barn.
WOODSTOCK, IL — A blaze caused $1 million in damages to a Woodstock-area barn, which was known for promoting local businesses.
The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District was called to the fire in the 1600 block of South Rose Farm Road in unincorporated Woodstock at about 10:30 a.m. Monday, according to a news release from the fire/rescue district. When fire crews arrived at the barn, they found it fully engulfed in flames.
ABC 7 Chicago is reporting the barn is a local landmark and was well known for having signs up that promoted businesses. No animals or people were hurt in the fire, but the barn, which was used for storage, was destroyed in the blaze.
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The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Authorities say it does not appear to be suspicious in nature.
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