Crime & Safety

Crews Battling Structure Fire In Rockdale, Public Urged To Avoid Area

The blaze was reported inside a recycling transfer station, according to authorities.

ROCKDALE, IL — Fire crews are on the scene of a structure fire in Rockdale, authorities said on Saturday morning.

According to Rockdale police, the blaze was reported inside the Lakeshore Recycling Services transfer station located in the 2000 block of Moen Avenue near Gould Court.

Authorities said everyone was safely evacuated from the building, but crews are expected to be at the scene for some time.

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No additional details were immediately available.

The public is being asked to avoid the area.

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