Silo Fire Draws Multi-Agency Response on Lexington Avenue

Just after 12:00 noon on Monday, crews from Mount Pleasant Fire, Salem Fire, and New London Fire responded to a report of a silo on fire at 2801 Lexington Avenue, just outside Mount Pleasant.

KILJ News arrived on scene at approximately 12:20 p.m., where multiple fire personnel were actively working the incident.

Mount Pleasant’s ladder truck was extended to the very top of the tall grain silo as firefighters monitored the upper portion of the structure.

Light, barely visible smoke could be seen drifting from the top. (No Visible Flames)

At this time, the cause of the fire remains unknown, and no injuries have been reported.

KILJ News will provide updates as more information becomes available.