The coroner has released the identity of an elderly woman who became trapped and died in a major house fire that also critically injured a second woman near Spring Grove Friday. An autopsy performed showed that DonnaLee Saleh, 86, of Spring Grove, died as a result of smoke inhalation and thermal injuries, Lake County Coroner […]
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Elderly woman dead, 2nd woman in critical condition after both rescued following major house fire near Spring Grove
An elderly woman is dead and a second woman is in critical condition after firefighters rescued the two from a major house fire and possible explosion near Spring Grove Friday morning. The Fox Lake Fire Protection District and Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 11:58 a.m. Friday to the 38300 block of North 6th Avenue […]
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At least 1 dead, others injured after report of explosion, major house fire near Spring Grove
At least one person is dead and others are injured after reports of an explosion and a major house fire that sent smoke billowing into the sky near Spring Grove Friday morning. The Fox Lake Fire Protection District and Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 11:58 a.m. Friday to the 38300 block of North 6th […]
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Lawsuit filed after cigarette causes fire that killed 2 elderly men, animals at home in unincorporated McHenry County
A lawsuit has been filed after two elderly men and two animals were killed in a fire reportedly started by a cigarette that engulfed a residence in unincorporated McHenry County. A lawsuit was filed in McHenry County Circuit Court by Jacob Dodge, who is the executor of the estate of Mark Dodge, against Natalie Robinson, […]
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6 horses killed in large overnight barn fire in Harvard; cause unknown
Six horses were killed in a large barn fire in Harvard overnight, officials said. The Harvard Fire Protection District was dispatched to the 19100 block of Crowley Road in unincorporated Harvard at 11:58 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, said Harvard Fire Protection District Public Information Officer Alex Vucha. Initial 911 callers reported a fully involved […]
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Coroner releases identity of elderly woman found dead in fire at hoarder house in Gurnee
The coroner has released the identity of a 72-year-old woman who was found dead in a fire that caused extensive damage to her house in Gurnee last week. An autopsy performed on Joann Yamamoto, 72, of Gurnee, showed her death was consistent with smoke inhalation, according to Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek. The Gurnee Fire […]
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Coroner identifies elderly woman found dead in Gurnee house fire, working to notify her family
The coroner has identified a 72-year-old woman but is still working to notify her family after she was found dead in a fire that caused extensive damage to her house in Gurnee. The Gurnee Fire Department and Gurnee Police Department responded around 9:11 p.m. Tuesday to the 1600 block of Dolcetto Lane in Gurnee for […]
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Woman found dead after firefighters extinguish fire that caused extensive damage to Gurnee home
A woman was found dead after firefighters extinguished a fire that caused extensive damage to a house in Gurnee that was experiencing hoarder conditions. The Gurnee Fire Department and Gurnee Police Department responded around 9:11 p.m. Tuesday to the 1600 block of Dolcetto Lane in Gurnee for a report of a structure fire. Gurnee Fire […]
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Coroner releases identity of woman in her 40s found dead inside house fire near Crystal Lake
The coroner’s office on Wednesday released the identity of a woman in her 40s who was found dead inside a house that caught on fire near Crystal Lake. The Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department responded around 3:22 p.m. on March 23 to the 60 block of Della Street in unincorporated Crystal Lake for a report […]