Federal officials this week released a video recreation showing what exactly caused a massive explosion and fire at AB Specialty Silicones in Waukegan that killed four employees in 2019. The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board released the video on Thursday explaining the May 3, 2019, blast at an AB Specialty Silicones plant near […]
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Fire and explosion cause ‘extensive damage,’ partial collapse at house in Crystal Lake
A fire and subsequent explosion left a house in Crystal Lake heavily damaged and sent smoke billowing into the sky Sunday evening, fire officials said. The Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department responded around 5:25 p.m. Sunday to the 1300 block of Boxwood Lane in Crystal Lake for a report of a structure fire. Firefighters arrived […]
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No injuries after explosion, fire at house under construction near Wonder Lake
An explosion and fire at a home under construction in Wonder Lake prompted the response of multiple fire departments Sunday evening. The McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded around 10:30 p.m. Sunday to the 6400 block of Aspen Lane in Wonder Lake for a report of a structure fire. McHenry Fire Battalion Chief Kevin Sears […]
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Over a dozen residents displaced after explosion, large fire at Hainesville townhomes
At least a dozen residents were displaced after an explosion led to a large fire at townhomes in Hainesville late Sunday evening. The Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District responded around 11:08 p.m. Sunday to the 0-100 block of West Big Horn Drive in Hainesville for a report of a structure fire. Multiple residents in […]
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Heavy flames, smoke billow from house after explosion in Antioch
Dozens of fire departments were called after an explosion in an Antioch home caused flames and smoke to engulf the structure Saturday afternoon. The Antioch Fire Department and Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 2:47 p.m. Saturday to the 26600 block of West Route 173 in unincorporated Antioch for a report of a structure fire. […]
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Woman files lawsuit after suffering serious injury during explosion at Antioch restaurant
A Lindenhurst woman who suffered a serious injury during an explosion at an Antioch restaurant in September has filed a lawsuit against the business, her lawyer said. Law firm Salvi, Schostok and Pritchard have filed a lawsuit against Anastasias Restaurant and Sports Lounge, 950 Hillside Avenue in Antioch. LaVerne and Charles Burress, of Lindenhurst, went […]
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Woman injured after explosion at Anastasias Restaurant in Antioch
An explosion on the patio of Anastasias Restaurant in Antioch left one woman hospitalized Wednesday evening, fire officials said. The Antioch Fire Department responded around 7 p.m. Wednesday to Anastasias Restaurant and Sports Lounge, 950 Hillside Avenue in Antioch, for a report of a burn victim. Firefighters arrived and found some type of explosion that […]
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OSHA issues nearly $1.6 million fine to Waukegan company after 4 killed in plant explosion
AB Specialty Silicones was cited for 12 willful federal safety violations and fined nearly $1.6 million following the explosion at the company’s Waukegan plant in May which left four employees dead. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) cited the company for willful violations, which means “the employer either knowingly failed […]
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Three victims of Waukegan factory explosion identified; search continues for last victim
Three of the victims killed in the Waukegan manufacturing plant blast have been identified by authorities as crews continue to search for the last victim in the rubble. Jeff Cummings, 57, of Kenosha, Wisconsin, Byron H. Biehn, 53, of Brighton Township, Wisconsin, and Allen E. Stevens Jr., 29, of Salem, Wisconsin, were identified as the […]