The fire at the former Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St./IL Rt. 64 in St. Charles was extinguished Sunday, 5/22/22. One fire unit from the St. Charles Fire Department remains on the scene to control a few remaining hot spots. The main lobby, Bourbon Street, and A, B, E wings of hotel rooms have been destroyed.
A full investigation of the fire is underway. Our police & fire departments are working the with Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms, and Office of the State Fire Marshall throughout the investigation, which is expected to last several weeks.
The emergency response was a regional effort and we once again would like to thank all of the responding fire departments and municipal service departments from surrounding communities who helped contain the blaze.
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Two units from the St. Charles Fire Department are still on the scene of the large structure fire that broke out yesterday at the former Pheasant Run Resort, 4051 E. Main St./IL Rt. 64 in St. Charles. The fire has been extinguished, but firefighters are expected to remain on site throughout the night, putting out several hot spots. The fire was contained to the center structures of the complex.
There were no civilian or firefighter casualties. The cause of the fire is presently under investigation by the St. Charles Fire and Police departments. We would like to thank the many fire departments from surrounding communities who assisted in this response and helped to contain the fire.
All lanes of East Main Street/IL Rt. 64 remain open, however we ask people to avoid the area and not stop at the scene.
More details will be forthcoming.
Releasing Authority: Fire Chief Scott Swanson
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At 16:41 on Saturday afternoon 05/21/22, the St. Charles Fire Department responded to 4051 E. Main St. for a report of fire at the former Pheasant Run Resort. While enroute, fire units saw heavy smoke visible and the incident was elevated to a 1st level Box Alarm. The first fire engine arrived at 16:45 and found serious fire conditions coming from multiple areas within the structures. Due to the extent of the fires and the size of the complex, the incident increased to a 2nd and then 3rd Box Alarm level.
The firefighters worked to cutoff the spread of the fires in every direction. Large handlines, portable monitors, and elevated master streams were utilized in the extensive firefighting efforts. The fire is contained and substantially extinguished at this time. The damage to the buildings is extensive. Firefighters will remain on the scene throughout Sunday to complete extinguishment of all fires.
There were no civilian or firefighter casualties. The cause of the fire is presently under investigation by the St. Charles Fire and Police departments. The St. Charles Fire Department was assisted by more than 20 area fire departments. Assistance was also received from the St. Charles Police, EMA, Public Works, Electric, and Water Departments, West Chicago Water Department, and the Kane County Office of Emergency Management during the incident.
Releasing Authority: Fire Chief Scott Swanson
