Multiple fire departments battling blaze in Mt. Morris

A firefighter walks past Sharky's in Mt. Morris on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.

MT. MORRIS — Several fire departments are continuing to fight a fire at a Mt. Morris business Tuesday afternoon.

Sharky’s, 3 N. Wesley Ave., was still burning mid-afternoon as firefighters pushed back against strong winds that were lifting burning debris throughout the area. Firefighters as of 3:45 p.m. Tuesday still had prevented flames from spreading to nearby businesses that border the bar, which is located at the corner of Wesley Avenue and Main Street.

Streets just south of state Route 64 have been cordoned off.

Firefighters from multiple departments battle a blaze at Sharky's, a bar in Mt. Morris, Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
Charlene Bielema

Charlene Bielema

Charlene Bielema is the editor of Sauk Valley Media.