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Lostant fire rekindles along Route 251, day after east side of building total loss

Highway closed again

By Derek Barichello
A fire Monday, Jan. 22, 2023, between Tonica and Lostant on Route 251 has closed the highway and brought out several fire departments.

Monday’s fire at LSC Environmental Services LLC on Route 251, just north of Lostant, rekindled Tuesday, again closing the highway. (Tom Collins)

Monday’s fire at LSC Environmental Services LLC on Route 251, just north of Lostant, rekindled Tuesday, again closing the highway.

The Lostant Fire Department said smoke is blowing across Route 251, causing low visibility.

Firefighters from more than 20 departments were on scene for more than five hours Monday at the fire.