Dozens of firefighters were called to help extinguish a fifth-alarm fire that heavily damaged a large home near Gurnee on Sunday, fire officials said. The Gurnee Fire Department responded around 10:25 a.m. Sunday to the 36700 block of North Kimberwick Lane in unincorporated Wadsworth for a report of a structure fire. Crews arrived and found […]
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Firefighters rescue cats from house after garage catches fire in Libertyville
Firefighters rescued two cats from a house after a nearby detached garage caught on fire in unincorporated Libertyville Friday morning. The Libertyville Fire Department responded around 10:46 a.m. Friday to the 16000 block of West Des Plaines Drive in unincorporated Libertyville for a report of a structure fire. Firefighters arrived and found a detached garage […]
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Fire at pole barn in Wonder Lake causes $125,000 in damage, fire officials say
No one was injured after a fire at a pole barn in Wonder Lake Tuesday morning caused around $125,000 in damages, fire officials said. The Wonder Lake Fire Protection District responded around 11:56 a.m. Tuesday to the 5400 block of East Wonder Lake Road in Wonder Lake for a report of a structure fire. Firefighters […]
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Lawnmower believed to have started fire that prompted response of dozens of fire departments in Lakemoor
An extra-alarm fire at a 10,000-square-foot home in Lakemoor on Friday is believed to have been started by a lawnmower, police said. The McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded around 1:25 p.m. Friday to the 2200 block of Cuhlman Road in Lakemoor for a report of a structure fire. McHenry Township Fire Protection District David Harwood […]
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Dozens of fire departments respond to extra-alarm fire at large home in Lakemoor
One firefighter was treated during an extra-alarm fire that engulfed part of a large 10,000-square-foot home in Lakemoor, prompting the response of dozens of fire departments. The McHenry Township Fire Protection District responded around 1:25 p.m. Friday to the 2200 block of Cuhlman Road in Lakemoor for a report of a structure fire. McHenry Township […]
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Homeowner rescues dog from house fire in Mettawa that left residence uninhabitable
A homeowner rescued their dog from their home in Mettawa after a fire started in the kitchen Friday morning, fire officials said. The Libertyville Fire Department responded at 9:27 a.m. Friday to the 0-100 block of Little Melody Lane in Mettawa for a report of a structure fire. Firefighters arrived and found flames showing from […]
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2 injured, including 1 critically, after house fire near Antioch, fire officials say
A woman is in critical condition after being rescued from a house fire near Antioch Monday morning that also left a juvenile hospitalized, fire officials said. The Antioch Fire Department and Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 9:07 a.m. Monday to the 26300 block of West Forest Court in unincorporated Antioch for a report of […]
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Firefighter injured after fire causes heavy damage to business in Mundelein
A firefighter was transported to the hospital with minor injuries after a fire caused damage to a pawn shop in Mundelein Sunday evening, fire officials said. The Mundelein Fire Department responded at 7:38 p.m. Sunday to 107 North Seymour Avenue in Mundelein for a report of a structure fire. Firefighters arrived on the scene within […]
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2 dogs rescued after extra-alarm fire destroys home near Antioch
A house was completely destroyed and firefighters rescued two dogs during an extra-alarm fire in unincorporated Antioch Friday afternoon, fire officials said. The Antioch Fire Department responded around 3:20 p.m. Friday to the 26000 block of West Halings Road in Antioch for a report of a structure fire. An Antioch fire marshal and ambulance were […]