A large fire was seen burning Wednesday evening near a heavily-trafficked roadway near downtown Elgin, with gusty winds worsening the conditions of the blaze.
The fire was seen burning near the 500 block of North State Street in Elgin, with first responders beginning to battle the blaze in the difficult conditions.
It is unknown what exactly caused the fire and what structures are burning in the blaze.
Elgin police warned nearby residents to avoid the area amid a large police and fire presence.
Drivers and residents were asked to avoid North State Street between Kimball Street and Wing Street, as well as the Kimball Street bridge.
There was no further information available.