Excerpts from the NorthwestHerald.com:
The Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department arrived to Crystal Lake Auto Body, 7218 N. Virginia Road at 11:27 a.m. Monday and reported a working fire with smoke visible from the roof. Occupants had evacuated before the firefighters’ arrival, according to the release.
The initial engine company entered with a hose line followed by a truck company that deployed a hose line to the roof, extinguishing the fire.The sprinkler system activated and contained the fire from spreading elsewhere in the building. No injuries were reported. Damage is estimated at about $35,000.
The fire was deemed under control at 11:48 a.m., and the cause fire is under investigation.