FREEPORT, Ill. (WIFR) – Firefighters responded to a fire around 6 p.m. Friday in the 1000 block of West Avenue.
Freeport Fire Department Chief Scott Miller told WIFR they received the call at 5:53 p.m. When crews arrived, Knowlton Motors was engulfed in flames.
Firefighters took a defensive approach to the fire. Miller said the roof is compromised and will probably need to be torn down.
The fire started after business hours. All employees are safe and accounted for. In a Facebook post, the shop said Friday night, “Sad day at Knowlton Motors. Everyone is physically fine. We appreciate all the concerns. Much appreciation to the first responders.”…