Fire destroyed a 2-story home in rural Ashton this morning. No one suffered any injuries.
The blaze was noticed a short time after midnight at 1900 Ashton Road. The fire apparently started on the 2nd floor of the home.
Flames were going through the roof of the residence when fire departments arrived on the scene.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Firemen had to battle high winds this morning in fighting the flames.
Several area fire departments responded to the scene this morning. They included Ashton, Franklin Grove, Rochelle, along with Hillcrest and Flagg Center.
