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Fire department to search Crystal Lake for undetonated mortars that fell into water during firework mishap

The fire department will be searching Crystal Lake after several undetonated mortars possibly fell into the water when a “significant” firework mishap occurred during the city’s annual fireworks show. Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Chief Craig Snyder said the incident happened approximately seven minutes into the Independence Day fireworks show Sunday evening. Snyder said a “significant […]

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Crystal Lake fireworks show abruptly ends after ‘significant’ firework mishap on barge

The City of Crystal Lake’s annual fireworks show Sunday evening ended abruptly after a “significant” event occurred on the barge launching the fireworks, officials said. Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Chief Craig Snyder said the incident happened approximately seven minutes into the Independence Day fireworks show. Snyder said a “significant event” occurred on the platform causing […]