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Officials continue investigation into cause of house fire

High-value loss, future safety are high priorities

The Morris Fire Protection and Ambulance District along with the Illinois State Fire Marshal Office continue the investigation into the cause and origin of the Feb. 5 fire at 5805 Barrington Road.

A team of local, state and independent cause and origin investigators and engineers are investigating the exact cause of the incident. The investigation of the site will continue for at least the next two weeks.

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