Aurora Firefighters Rescue Horse with Oxygen During Barn Fire on Sheffer Rd

Eight Goats Perish in Barn Fire

Aurora Fire Department responded about 6:50 a.m. on Friday, February 14, 2025, to a first-alarm fire at a structure in the block of 1600 Sheffer Road Aurora. Upon arrival, crews found a pole barn with fire showing, but no nearby structures threatened on Sheffer Road near Becker Lane in southeast Kane County.

The initial response included two engine companies, one truck company, one medic unit, and one chief officer, totaling 12 personnel. Firefighters quickly deployed an attack line to suppress the fire. Due to the large amounts of hay and tires stored in the structure, extensive overhaul operations were required to fully extinguish smoldering materials.

During firefighting efforts, crews worked to save a horse struggling from smoke inhalation. Fire department medics provided emergency oxygen, and after a tense moment, the animal regained its strength, stood up, and walked out of the barn on its own.

Despite all the efforts of the firefighters, eight goats in the barn did not survive the fire.

While Valentine’s Day is typically a time for heartwarming moments, today’s rescue was a different kind -— one that showed compassion in the face of danger.

“The quick actions of our firefighters not only stopped the fire from spreading but also saved the life of an animal in distress. Fires in barns and agricultural structures present unique challenges, and this incident underscores the importance of fast, effective intervention.”

— Fire Chief David McCabe

The pole barn was deemed uninhabitable following the fire. No civilian or firefighter injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by Aurora Fire Department investigators.

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