Abingdon Firefighters have all but extinguished a blaze that took place at a two-story residence near Lake Bracken this morning.
Authorities responded shortly after 9 a.m. this morning to 336 Knox Highway 26. Although no issues were reported, law enforcement vehicles had to deal with a steep inclined gravel driveway. The home is in a secluded and wooded area over a hill that overlooks the highway.
According to Abingdon fire officials, no injuries were reported. A spokesman said a family evacuated the building prior to authorities arriving on scene.
Black smoke could be seen smoldering from an upstairs window, and firefighters sprawled the roof alleviating areas.
The overall condition of the house is unknown at this time. AFD, the Knox County Sheriff’s Department, Galesburg Hospital’s Ambulance Service, The American Red Cross and Ameren all responded to the scene.
