Firefighters from several area departments were called out early Thursday morning to battle a grain bin fire in rural Shelby County.

The fire was reported around 6:47 a.m. on January 22 to the Assumption Fire Department. When crews arrived and assessed the situation, Assumption Fire Chief Palmer requested additional help, including a water tender from the Tower Hill Fire Department.

Firefighters initially attacked the blaze using two inch-and-a-half hoses and a deck gun, while also setting up portable water tanks to support incoming tanker trucks.

Mutual aid was provided by the Pana Fire Department, which sent a tower truck and tender, along with additional tenders from the Moweaqua and Shelbyville Fire Departments.

Assumption Fire officials thanked the assisting departments, along with Christian County 911 Dispatch, Gary Shuck, and the City of Assumption Street and Water Department for their help at the scene.

No injuries were reported, and there is no word yet on the cause of the fire.