diff --git a/input_file.go b/input_file.go
index 37e2b6a..6dfffc4 100644
--- a/input_file.go
+++ b/input_file.go
@@ -230,6 +230,7 @@ func (i *FileInput) Close() error {
 
 	i.exit <- true
 
+	for _, r := range i.readers {
 		r.Close()
 	}