WAUCONDA, IL — No one was injured when a fire broke out in Island Lake Sunday evening.
The Wauconda Fire District was called to the area of Route 176 and Bassler Drive in Island Lake at about 5:30 p.m. Sunday for the large brush fire. The blaze burned through more than 130 acres, Adam Schlick, battalion chief for the Wauconda Fire Protection District.
Ten additional fire departments responded to help battle the blaze, according to authorities. The Lake and McHenry County Wildland Team was also called to the scene to offer additional support. The blaze was brought under control by 7:30 p.m.
