Authorities called it a “tremendous loss” for the community after two women, who were both mothers, died in a fire in Vernon Hills while the fire chief says it is too early to determine a cause. The Vernon Hills Police Department and Countryside Fire Protection District responded around 3:15 a.m. Sunday to the 900 block […]
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‘Our hearts are completely shattered’: Coroner identifies 2 mothers killed in apartment building fire in Vernon Hills
The coroner has identified two women, who were both mothers, that were killed when they became trapped in an apartment building fire in Vernon Hills Sunday morning. The Vernon Hills Police Department and Countryside Fire Protection District responded around 3:15 a.m. Sunday to the 900 block of South Court of Shorewood in Vernon Hills. Vernon […]
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Fire marshal investigating after 2 victims die following apartment fire in Vernon Hills
Police say two victims died after they became trapped inside an apartment that caught on fire early Sunday morning in Vernon Hills. The Vernon Hills Police Department and Countryside Fire Protection District responded around 3:15 a.m. Sunday to the 900 block of South Court of Shorewood in Vernon Hills. Vernon Hills Police Department Public Information […]
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Community raising money for mother, son whose apartment was destroyed in Crystal Lake fire that killed 2 dogs
The community is raising money for a mother and son who were displaced from their apartment after a fire that left it a total loss and their two dogs dead in Crystal Lake last weekend. The Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department responded around 12:24 p.m. Sunday to a report of a structure fire at the […]
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2 dogs die, occupant injured after fire engulfs single unit of apartment building in Crystal Lake
Two dogs died and an occupant was treated by paramedics after a fire damaged an apartment building in Crystal Lake, displacing multiple residents Sunday afternoon. The Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department responded around 12:24 p.m. Sunday to a report of a structure fire at the Skyridge Club Apartments in the 1300 block of Skyridge Drive. […]
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1 person transported to hospital, 14 occupants displaced following apartment building fire in Crystal Lake
Fire officials say one person was transported to the hospital and 14 residents were displaced following an apartment building fire Sunday evening in Crystal Lake. The Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department and Crystal Lake Police Department responded around 6:13 p.m. to the 500 block of Darlington Lane for a report of an activated fire alarm. […]
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6 residents displaced, family dog found safe following apartment building fire in Zion
A family dog was found safe following an apartment fire in Zion Friday afternoon that left six residents displaced, fire officials said. The Zion Fire and Rescue Department responded at 3:06 p.m. Friday to the 2700 block of Hebron Avenue in Zion for a report of a structure fire. Firefighters arrived and found smoke coming […]
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Multiple residents displaced after apartment fire in Grayslake
One resident was treated and released after an apartment fire in Grayslake Wednesday evening caused seven units to be uninhabitable. The Grayslake Fire Protection District responded at 5:48 p.m. Wednesday to the 100 block of Glen Street for a report of a structure fire. A fire was reported in the kitchen of an apartment, according […]
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Authorities identify 77-year-old man who died after catching himself on fire in McHenry
The coroner has identified a 77-year-old man who died after he tried lighting a cigarette in his apartment and caught himself on fire last week in McHenry. An autopsy was completed on Friday on Larry R. Branklin, 77, of McHenry, and toxicology results are pending, according to McHenry County Coroner Dr. Michael Rein. The McHenry […]