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Disgruntled ex-employee charged with arson for lighting motorcycle on fire near Antioch

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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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 […]