2 Horses Saved From Barn Fire Thanks To Passerby

WAYNE, IL — Two horses are alive thanks to a good Samaritan who reported a fire on Country Club Road in rural Wayne, according to reports.

The Elgin Courier-News reported Fox River and Countryside Fire Chief John Nixon said the passerby, who initially reported the fire around 10:30 a.m., helped evacuate the horses.

Fire crews arrived six minutes later, but the structure was already 90 percent engulfed. They were dousing the structure for around an hour-and-a-half, the Courier-News reported. The barn collapsed 10 minutes into their efforts, according to Nixon.

In all, two fire engines, a water tender and an ambulance were brought to the scene. Investigations initially reveal nothing suspicious, Nixon said.

The Courier-News reported that Nixon said one of the horses appeared to have minor injuries. A firefighter's hand was cut in the efforts; he was treated and released.

The good Samaritan also received minor injuries, but was also treated and released.

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