An employee irate after being fired from an automotive center near Antioch allegedly committed an arson fire that destroyed a motorcycle in an attempt to get his boss’ attention. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office and Antioch Fire Department responded around 11:50 p.m. Tuesday to Antioch Auto Center, 25521 Route 173 in unincorporated Antioch, for a […]
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Farm tractor worth $300K destroyed after catching fire, sparking brush fire near Harvard
Multiple fire departments were called after a fire engulfed a tractor, destroying the $300,000 piece of equipment, and starting a large brush fire in a field near Harvard. The Harvard Fire Protection District responded around 9:13 p.m. Thursday to the area of Bunker Hill Road and Island Road in unincorporated Harvard. Harvard Fire Protection District […]
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Coroner identifies 27-year-old man who was found dead inside burning vehicle near Marengo
The coroner’s office on Tuesday said they have identified the body of a 27-year-old man who was found in a burning vehicle near Marengo over two months ago. McHenry County Coroner Dr. Michael Rein said the subject was identified as Thomas Ciemniak, 27, of Arlington Heights. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded around 1:50 a.m. […]
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2 juveniles injured after car crashes in backyard of home and catches fire in Huntley
Two juveniles were transported to a hospital after they crashed into a backyard of a home in Huntley and their car became fully engulfed in flames Thursday afternoon. The Huntley Police Department and Huntley Fire Protection District responded at 2:36 p.m. Thursday to the 1200 block of Sinnett Street in Huntley for a report of […]
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Person found dead inside of burning car near Marengo
A person was found dead inside of a vehicle that caught on fire near Marengo early Friday morning, officials say. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded around 1:50 a.m. Friday to Blissdale Road and Jackson Road in unincorporated Marengo for a motorist assist. Deputies arrived and found a vehicle fully engulfed in flames, according to […]
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No injuries after private ambulance catches on fire in Barrington
Firefighters quickly extinguished a private ambulance that caught on fire in Barrington Friday afternoon. The Barrington Fire Department responded around 12:30 p.m. Friday to East Main Street and Cold Springs Road in Barrington for a report of a vehicle fire. Barrington Assistant Fire Chief Ed Hartman told Lake and McHenry County Scanner that crews arrived […]
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Snow plow truck becomes fully engulfed in flames in Woodstock
Firefighters extinguished a fully engulfed snow plow truck fire on Route 14 in Woodstock during the snowfall Saturday evening, fire officials said. The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded around 7:58 p.m. Saturday to the area of Route 14 between Kishwaukee Valley Road and South Street. Woodstock Fire/Rescue District Spokesman Alex Vucha said crews received a report […]
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Driver escapes without injury after motorhome becomes fully engulfed in flames near Marengo
No injuries were reported after an RV caught fire and became fully engulfed in flames Thursday afternoon near Marengo. The Marengo Fire and Rescue Districts responded around 4:15 p.m. Thursday to the 19900 block of Kishwaukee Valley Road in unincorporated Marengo. Marengo Fire and Rescue Districts Communication Specialist Alex Vucha said authorities received a 911 […]
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Garbage truck fire, fuel spill closes Route 120 near Woodstock
A garbage truck caught fire and became well-engulfed in flames Tuesday morning near Woodstock, causing Route 120 to be shut down in both directions, officials said. The Woodstock Fire Rescue District responded around 11:05 a.m. Tuesday to the 8300 block of Route 120 in unincorporated Woodstock for a report of a vehicle on fire. Firefighters […]