JOHNSTON CITY, IL -- Fire crews are on scene of a fire that spread in a forested area in the northern portion of Williamson County Tuesday afternoon.
Firefighters with the Williamson County Fire Protection District responded to a fire in the 14000 block of Urbana Lane, just southwest of Johnston City.
A big plume of smoke could be seen by motorists from miles away, with reports seen from Carterville, Goreville and north of Johnston City.
We have a crew on the scene and will have more information as it becomes available.
Fire crews are battling a field fire in Williamson County.
Fire crews are battling a field fire in Williamson County.