UPDATE (4:30 a.m.) – Several cabins were a total loss after fire tore through buildings at Grand Bear Resort near Starved Rock State Park late Monday afternoon.
Utica Assistant Fire Chief Drew Partain said seven villa units were lost to fire.
As of Monday night, the fire was not completely under control, but was contained.
Partain said the fire call came in as a porch on fire at one of the cabins. When fire fighters arrived, two cabins were fully involved.
Strong winds made it hard for crews to fight the fire. No one was injured.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
More details are expected to come at a news conference Tuesday at 11 a.m.
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UTICA, Ill. — There are no injuries reported, but firefighting efforts were ongoing late Memorial Day Monday afternoon as flames reportedly struck several structures at Grand Bear Resort at Starved Rock near Utica, Illinois.
WLS reports from Utica fire officials, saying local firefighters have been battling a large blaze “encompassing multiple buildings” at the sprawling resort village.
At least 8 structures are impacted. According to a post on the Grand Bear Resort Facebook page at roughly 8:10 p.m., “Everyone on property has been safely evacuated and the fire is currently being contained.”
Grand Bear resort is situated near Starved Rock State park just up the Illinois River from Peoria.
It is comprised of several structures, including a 24,000 square foot indoor water park grand lodge, villas and cabins as well as bars and restaurants.
It is still not clear exactly what started the fire.
This is a developing story and more will be released when it becomes available.
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