Car Crashes Into Kohl’s at Eastland Mall

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Early Monday morning, a vehicle crashed into the Kohl’s a department store at Eastland Mall, causing a fire along the exterior wall of the building.

According to the Bloomington Fire Department, the crash happened shortly before 4 a.m. When crews arrived they found the car partially inside the store with no one inside the vehicle.

Firefighters worked throughout the morning to put out hot spots in hard-to reach areas along the roof and wall. Crews used hand tools and saws to access these areas.

As of 9 a.m., crews were still on scene working to fully extinguish the fire. The fire department is asking the public to stay away from the area as they continue their investigation