A large fire broke out at the former Rock Island Livestock Auction barn, affecting 200 yards of land; one animal died and one is missing.

A large fire occurred at the former Rock Island Livestock Auction barn in Rock Island on Saturday night, with multiple fire crews battling the blaze. The fire, which spread throughout the buildings and barns, covered about 200 yards of land. No cause has been determined, and the investigation will begin once the fire is put out. Twenty-three animals have been accounted for, but one has died and one is missing. Power outages affected around 1,100 customers in the area.

February 25, 2024
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