Machine shed a total loss after Tuesday fire in Lexington

Posted on July 14, 2022
The machine shed is a total loss. (Photo courtesy: Lexington Fire)

By Blake Haas

LEXINGTON – A local firefighter is in a hospital after battling a blaze on Tuesday near Route 66.

According to a news release, Lexington and Towanda Fire departments responded to a structure fire on 2200 North Road around 1:00 p.m.

Investigators say a machine shed and the contents on the inside were a total loss.

“While additional water supplies were on the way, initial efforts successfully kept the fire contained to the building of origin,” LFD said in a news release. “(That) kept large diesel and propane tanks immediately adjacent to the structure cooled, and protected the family’s house only 18 feet away.”

One firefighter was treated and transported to an area hospital for a heat-related illness not directly related to fire suppression efforts.

Lexington, Hudson, Gridley, Chenoa, and Cooksville fire departments responded.

The fire is under investigation by the Illinois State Fire Marshal.

Blake Haas can be reached at [email protected].

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