Dozens of firefighters battle early morning business fire in Johnston City

JOHNSTON CITY, IL (KFVS) - An early morning fire damages a business in downtown Johnston City, Illinois.

According to Johnston City Fire Chief Tom Burton, crews were called to the Linemen’s Lounge around 6:40 a.m. Monday, Oct. 8.

More than 50 firefighters from several Southern Illinois fire departments battled the fie on Broadway and Main St. much of the morning.

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The cause of the fire is under investigation.

It’s not clear if the building is salvageable.

“Honestly at first I guess we were looking at it thinking we could possibly lose it, but again we got it taken care of, and hopefully the business will be able to open up, to restore and open up and move on again.”

Lake of Egypt Fire Protection District, Marion, Herrin, Christopher and other area Fire Departments helped Johnston City crews put out the fire.

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