The medical examiner has ruled that a man died by setting himself on fire after allegedly trying to kill a woman in McHenry earlier this month. The McHenry Police Department received a call for a report of a domestic dispute around 5:30 a.m. on May 6 in the 3800 block of West Main Street in […]
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That’s Amore Pizza closed after fire spreads from oven to roof of building in Crystal Lake
A fire that spread from a pizza oven to the roof of the building at That’s Amore Pizza in Crystal Lake Thursday evening has left the restaurant temporarily closed. The Crystal Lake Fire Rescue Department responded around 9:18 p.m. Wednesday to That’s Amore Pizza, 105 North Main Street in Crystal Lake, for a report of […]
Family lost home to fire in Ringwood after recently giving birth to baby
Almost $10,000 has been raised for a family with a newborn baby who lost their belongings after their home was heavily damaged in an extra-alarm fire in Ringwood on Monday. The McHenry Township Fire Protection District was dispatched around 3:56 p.m. Monday to the 4800 block of Inmans Way in Ringwood for a report of […]
Family dog, resident escape without injury after house catches on fire in Barrington Hills
No injuries were reported after a fire broke out in a kitchen of a home in Barrington Hills Wednesday morning, fire officials said. The Fox River Grove Fire Protection District responded around 8:34 a.m. Wednesday to the 0-10 block of Burning Oak Trail in Barrington Hills for a report of an appliance on fire. Fox […]
Resident injured in extra-alarm fire that heavily damaged garage of home in Ringwood
One person was injured during an extra-alarm fire fueled by winds and a lack of fire hydrants in Ringwood Monday afternoon, McHenry fire officials said. The McHenry Township Fire Protection District was dispatched around 3:56 p.m. Monday to the 4800 block of Inmans Way in Ringwood for a report of a structure fire. McHenry Township […]
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 […]
Fire engulfs home in Huntley and causes $500,000 in damage, displacing residents
Fire officials say approximately $500,000 in damage was caused after a fire engulfed a home in Huntley, leaving its residents displaced Monday evening. The Huntley Fire Protection District responded around 6:15 p.m. Monday to the 11800 block of Cape Cod Lane in Huntley for a report of a structure fire. Firefighters arrived to find a […]
Man facing attempted murder charge dies in hospital day after domestic disturbance, arson fire in McHenry
A man charged with the attempted murder of a woman has died in the hospital after a garage fire, which police said was arson, left him critically injured in McHenry. The McHenry Police Department received a call for a report of a domestic dispute around 5:30 a.m. Friday in the 3800 block of West Main […]
Man charged with attempted murder and arson after domestic incident, garage fire in McHenry leaves 2 injured
A man has been charged with attempted murder and arson after a domestic disturbance led to a garage fire that left him in critical condition and a woman injured Friday in McHenry. The McHenry Police Department received a call for a report of a domestic dispute around 5:30 a.m. Friday in the 3800 block of […]