Just before 11 am Wednesday morning, Wapella Fire Crews were called to structure fire on Toad Hill Road.

Upon arrival, crews found a barn at 14530 Toad Hill Road completely engulfed. Crews initially responded with three units and assistance from Clinton and Heyworth, however the situation quickly required much more assistance.

Departments from Wapella, Clinton, Heyworth, Farmer City, Waynesville, Weldon, Kenney, McLean, Bloomington Township, Downs, LeRoy, Ellsworth, Bellflower, Maroa, Argenta-Oreana, Cisco, Northern Piatt and Deland.

DeWitt County EMS, McLean and Heyworth provided ambulances. One firefighter was transported with heat exhaustion. Several firefighters were treated on scene.

McLean Fire, DeWitt County EMA and Servpro provided rehab services.

Wilson Township provided a backhoe. Cornbelt Electric responded for utilities.

The DeWitt County Sheriff's office provided traffic control and assisted with initial operations.

Authorities thank the Village of Wapella and Exelon Power station for assistance filling water tenders.

Casey's in Wapella donated food and other items to first responders.

Authorities also thank dispatchers at CENCOM and the surrounding counties.

Crews were still on scene in the late afternoon hours putting out hotspots.