Firefighters in Spring Grove and Richmond responded to over 20 calls for natural gas leaks or odors Tuesday after Nicor performed work on a transmission station in the area. The Richmond Township Fire Protection District first responded around 11:56 a.m. Tuesday to Richmond Grade School, 5815 Broadway Road, for a report of an odor investigation. […]
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Students sent home for the day after gas leak prompts evacuation of school in Richmond
Students were sent home for the day after a gas leak prompted the evacuation of Richmond Grade School, amid firefighters being called to multiple reported gas leaks in Richmond Tuesday. The Richmond Township Fire Protection District responded around 11:56 a.m. Tuesday to Richmond Grade School, 5815 Broadway Road, for a report of an odor investigation. […]
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Car crashes into house, causing gas leak and shutting down traffic on Route 14 near Crystal Lake
A woman was cited after she lost control of her car and crashed into a house, causing a gas leak that forced Route 14 near Crystal Lake to be shut down Thursday afternoon. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, Crystal Lake Police Department and Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department responded around 2:46 p.m. Thursday to the […]
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Construction crews hit natural gas line, causing major gas leak in unincorporated Crystal Lake
Construction crews damaged a large gas line and caused a major gas leak Wednesday evening near Crystal Lake, prompting road closures that remain in place this evening. The Nunda Rural Fire Protection District and McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded around 3:01 p.m. Wednesday to Route 176 and Nish Road in unincorporated Crystal Lake. Nunda Rural […]
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Crews working to restore service to 70 homes after gas leak fueled hours-long fire in Highland Park
Gas and water service remains out for nearly 70 homes in Highland Park after a gas line was struck by a contractor, leading to an hours-long gas-fueled fire at the scene. The Highland Park Fire Department and Highland Park Police Department responded around 6 p.m. Monday to the 500 block of Green Bay Road. Firefighters […]
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Several businesses evacuated due to gas leak in downtown Crystal Lake
A vehicle struck a gas meter Saturday morning, prompting a hazmat response and numerous businesses to be evacuated in downtown Crystal Lake. The Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department responded around 8:55 a.m. Saturday to The Olive Tap, 68 North Williams Street, for a report of a natural gas leak. Crystal Lake Fire Battalion Chief Bill […]