Massive brush fire in Island Lake is now contained, fire officials say

Massive brush fire in Island Lake is now contained, fire officials say

A massive brush fire in Island Lake prompted a large response from firefighters Sunday evening.

Firefighters from Lake and McHenry counties battling large brush fire in Island Lake

Firefighters from around Lake and McHenry counties continued to battle a large brush fire that sparked at Route 176 and Bassler Drive in Island Lake at about 5:35 p.m. Sunday evening. | Photo submitted to Facebook. Firefighters from around Lake and McHenry counties continued to battle a large brush fire that sparked in Island Lake Sunday evening. Multiple 9-1-1 calls came in at about 5:35 p.m. Sunday and scanner reports were that people could se…