Firefighters respond to extra-alarm blaze at vacant Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles

CHICAGO (CBS) — Firefighters have spent hours battling a massive extra-alarm blaze at the vacant Pheasant Run Resort in far west suburban St. Charles.

The fire started before 5 p.m. at the vacant golf resort and hotel complex at 4051 E Main St., and was eventually upgraded to a three-alarm fire, bringing in dozens of firetrucks and more than 100 firefighters to help contain the flames.

Heavy flames and a huge plume of dark grey smoke were visible at the complex.

There have been no reports of injuries.

The resort closed in March 2020.