Multiple Departments Respond to Grain Bin Fire at Coles Station

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MOULTRIE COUNTY, Ill. – An assortment of emergency response teams is actively tackling a grain bin fire at Coles Station in Moultrie County.

In a direct report from the scene, a firefighter informed a WCIA journalist that multiple departments are engaged in efforts to control the blaze. They are currently focused on transporting water and pouring it into a grain bin where the fire is persistently smoldering. The affected bins are situated near the crossroads of County Road 800 North and N County Road 000 East.

Courtesy: Derron Jenkins

Various local fire departments have mobilized to manage the situation, diligently working to extinguish the fire and ensure safety in the surrounding area.

Moultrie County Sheriff’s Office
Coles County Sheriff’s Office
Sullivan Fire Protection District
Sullivan Fire & Rescue
Cooks Mills Fire Protection District
Arthur Rural Fire Protection District
Windsor Fire Protection District
Lincoln Fire Protection District
Mattoon Fire Department

As the scene remains active and the situation develops, further details are pending. WCIA is committed to delivering timely updates as new information emerges.

This is a developing story. WCIA will continue to provide updates as they become available.