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Massive Fire at Mazon, IL, Grain Elevator

Voluntary evacuations were made by some residents

November 30, 2020

A massive fire to a grain elevator at 2490 West Grand Ridge Road, Mazon, IL, started around 3 a.m. Saturday morning, reports WCSJ.

Voluntary evacuations were made by some residents who live near the Grundy County village of Mazon.

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