Update at 8:35 a.m.

GIBSON CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — Our WCIA crew said police have reopened the main highways in town. We are awaiting a statement from Illinois State Police on more about what happened.

This is a developing story. We will share updates as we learn more.

GIBSON CITY, Ill. (WCIA) – A heavy police presence is happening in Gibson City this morning.

Illinois State Police is leading the investigation. A State Fire Marshall vehicle also arrived to the scene around 7:30 a.m.

A WCIA crew on scene learned there was a house fire in the 100 block of Ash Street on the south side of town.

Just after 4:00 a.m, a law enforcement officer told a WCIA employees they were looking for an armed individual and our employee should, “go home now and lock up your doors.”

Our WCIA crew on scene this morning is witnessing a large police presence with multiple agencies: Illinois State Police, Paxton Police, Gibson City Police, Ford County Sheriff’s Office, IDOT, Gibson City Public Works and multiple fire departments are on scene.

Several Roads in Gibson City are closed this morning, including Route 9 from Dairy Queen to Mark’s on First, and Route 47 from Subway to 1 mile south of town. Sangamon Avenue is also closed from H&R Block south. Most businesses in the south part of town are closed. Drivers should avoid the area until further notice.

A flight tracking software indicated that this morning, an Illinois State Police Aircraft was flying over the scene. Our crew on scene also witnessed this plane making circles over town.

The City of Gibson posted on their Facebook page that due to the fire, brown or discolored water is possible today. Those experiencing issues with their water are asked to run their cold water until it clears.

The response continues this morning with multiple agencies involved and investigating on scene.

This is a developing story. We will share updates as we learn more.