| The New Lenox Fire Protection District responded to a reported structure fire at 2251 Berens Drive in New Lenox at 1:12 p.m. this afternoon.
Upon arrival, crews found a baling machine on fire in an isolated room, with smoke conditions throughout the building. The facility’s automatic sprinkler system activated and successfully kept the fire in check. Fire crews then supplemented the sprinkler system with additional suppression efforts to further extinguish the fire.
The incident remains ongoing but is under control at this time.
Multiple agencies assisted on scene and provided station coverage to ensure continued service to the community, including the Frankfort Fire Protection District and Manhattan Fire Protection District.
Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
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The mission of the New Lenox Fire Protection District is to provide a range of services designed to protect the lives and property within our district and surrounding communities through a high level of respect, integrity, professionalism, innovation, and teamwork.
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