A motorhome caught on fire and became fully engulfed in flames before spreading to a house near Spring Grove Tuesday afternoon, fire officials said. The Fox Lake Fire Protection District responded around 3:50 p.m. Tuesday to the 37700 block of North Jeanette Court in unincorporated Spring Grove for a report of a structure fire. Responding […]
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Motorhome becomes fully engulfed in flames, causing explosions near Marengo
Two people and a dog escaped after a motorhome became fully engulfed in flames and several propane tanks exploded at an RV park near Marengo Wednesday evening. The Marengo Fire and Rescue Districts responded around 8:49 p.m. Wednesday to Lehman’s Lakeside RV Resort, 19609 Harmony Road in unincorporated Marengo, for a report of a structure […]
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Flames engulf semi-truck, causing two-hour partial road closure in Round Lake Heights
A semi-truck, which was hauling a dump trailer, became engulfed in flames and caused a two-hour partial closure at a busy intersection in Round Lake Heights. The Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District responded around 11:46 a.m. Tuesday to the intersection of Fairfield Road and Rollins Road in Round Lake Heights for a report of […]
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Thousands of gallons of water, foam used to extinguish ‘troublesome’ vehicle fire at home near Woodstock
Nearly 4,000 gallons of water and 35 gallons of firefighting foam were used to battle a “troublesome” fuel-fed car fire at an unincorporated Woodstock home Friday afternoon, fire officials said. The Woodstock Fire/Rescue District responded at 12:53 p.m. Friday to the 700 block of North Valley Hill Road in unincorporated Woodstock for a report of […]
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Firefighters work for nearly hour to extinguish garbage truck fire in Lake in the Hills
Firefighters spent nearly an hour extinguishing a fire that began in the back of a garbage truck at a park in Lake in the Hills Tuesday morning. The Huntley Fire Protection District responded around 9:08 a.m. Tuesday to Sunset Park, 5200 Miller Road in Lake in the Hills, for a report of a garbage truck […]
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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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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 […]