Late Monday night, multiple fire departments responded to a structure fire on W Camp Ground Road near Bonnie in Jefferson County. The incident prompted a MABAS 52-40 callout, bringing in extensive resources from the region.
Responding agencies included:
Benton Fire Department with an engine
Kell Fire Department with an engine
Ewing Northern Fire Protection District with a tender
Webber Fire Protection District with an engine
Mt. Vernon Fire Department with an engine
Waltonville Fire Department with a tender
Woodlawn Fire Department and Wayne City Fire Department, along with Mcleansboro and Salem Fire Department crews stood by at the Jefferson Fire station to handle any additional calls in the area.
Crews worked together to bring the fire under control and ensure the safety of nearby residents. No further details about the cause of the fire or any injuries have been released at this time as the investigation into the cause of the fire continues.