Fire in Maquon engulfs Strode Garage, Rt. 97 shutdown

Photo courtesy of Adam Bybee
Photo courtesy of Adam Bybee

There was a structure fire crews battled in Maquon Thursday afternoon at what’s known as the Strode Garage.

Illinois Route 97 remains closed and likely will be for a time according to officials.

Crews began responding around 12:30 p.m. Thursday.

Departments from Galesburg, Elmwood, Fairview, London Mills, Farmington, Oneida, Wataga and Copperas Creek all responded.

The structure is located on the 400 block of Main St. in Maquon.

WGIL will bring you more information as it becomes available.

Photo courtesy Home Town Maquon, IL, Facebook page.
Photo courtesy Home Town Maquon, IL, Facebook page.

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