Amboy Fire Department Requests Mutual Aid for Structure Fire on Inlet Road

AMBOY, Ill. — Firefighters from the Amboy Fire Department and surrounding departments are responding to a structure fire at 1189 Inlet Road in Amboy following a MABAS (Mutual Aid Box Alarm System) activation.

Limited details were available early Monday afternoon as crews worked the scene. The call for assistance went out for a structure fire at the rural Lee County address, prompting a standard MABAS box response to bring in additional manpower, engines, and tankers from neighboring departments.

Amboy Fire Department units were first on scene, with MABAS Division 38 resources requested to support fire suppression efforts. No immediate information has been released regarding the type of structure involved, the extent of damage, or whether any occupants were inside at the time of the fire.

Authorities have not confirmed any injuries at this time, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation. Residents in the area are asked to avoid Inlet Road to allow emergency personnel clear access.

This is a developing situation. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available from the Amboy Fire Department and Lee County officials.