Fire Destroys VanDrunen Facility in Momence

Fire destroyed the VanDrunen Farms Tuthill plant in Momence Sunday. Momence Fire says it started just after six Sunday morning. When they got there, firefighters found fire through the roof on the south side of the loading docks. 35-mile-an-hour winds hampered firefighting efforts. Reports say the entire building was destroyed, with the exception of the new addition. Fire departments from surrounding communities were called in to help fight the blaze. No monetary estimate has been put on the loss.