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House fire in Shorewood, IL 7-30-24

Jul 30

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FromTroy Fire Protection District on Facebook:

This afternoon Troy companies responded to a structure fire in the 1100 block of Harvest Dr.

First arriving crews found a small fire contained to the kitchen, which was extinguished within minutes. Auto-aid companies from Minooka, Plainfield, Channahon, and Lockport assisted with overhaul and ventilation of the house, and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation by Troy fire investigators.

This from Jim Skrabel:

Troy made quick work of a kitchen fire in the 1100 block of harvest drive.

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2-Alarm church fire in Downers Grove, 7-29-24

Jul 29

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This from Daniel Hynd:

The Downers Grove FD and auto/mutual aid companies worked a 2-alarm church fire at 525 63rd St early this morning, 7-29-24. This originally came in as an AFA, and police officers advised heavy smoke was coming from the building. The alarm was upgraded to a structure fire, then to a box, and then again to a 2nd alarm. Westmont and Lisle-Woodridge towers were set up and numerous hand lines used to contain the fire, which was believed to be gas fed.

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House fire in Darien, 7-27-24

Jul 28

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From Daniel Hynd:

The Darien-Woodridge FPD and auto/mutual aid companies worked a house fire in the 8700 Blk of Carlisle Ct yesterday, 7-27-24. Crews arrived to find heavy fire from a rear deck that eventually spread to the attic.

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House fire in Robbins, 7-25-24

Jul 27

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This from Dennis McGuire, Jr:

Robbins, Illinois Working Fire 7/25/2024

This was the 2nd fire in less than 12 hours in this building. Limited water supply.

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Fatal fire in Buffalo Grove, 7-22-24

Jul 22

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This from Larry Shapiro:

Buffalo Grove police and firefighters responded to a garage fire at 10:30 this morning at 630 Woodhollow Lane. A header was visible as companies left quarters. Upon arrival, crews had heavy fire blowing out of the garage that communicated into the house and the alarm was upgraded to a Code 4 working fire. They were informed that a person, last known to be in the garage, was unaccounted for. Firefighters attacked the fire and made entry to conduct a search. They encountered heavy fire and high heat, and were able to knock down the bulk of the fire within about 30 minutes. The missing person did not survive the fire.

Buffalo Grove was assisted by Long Grove, Arlington Heights, Libertyville, Linolnshire-Riverwoods, Lake Forest, and Wheeling. During the fire, a water main broke down the block and began to flood the adjoining street.

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2-Alarm fire in Warrenville, 7-15-24

Jul 15

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This from Daniel Hynd:

Warrenville FPD worked a fire at the Illinois Youth Detention Center at 30W200 Ferry Rd today. The call initially came in as a fire alarm, crew had heavy smoke from the roof on arrival. The fire ultimately got upgraded to a 2nd alarm fire and EMS box.

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Structure fire in the Troy-Shorewood FPD 7-5-24

Jul 6

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This from Chris Skrabel:

Pictures from Troy FPD full still attached garage fire quick knock.

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House fire in the Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD, 7-5-24

Jul 6

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Excerpts from Lincolnshire-Riverwoods Fire Protection District on Facebook:

At 01:47 the Lincolnshire Riverwoods Fire District responded to the 300 block of Goshawk Lane in unincorporated Deerfield, for the reported structure fire. While responding RED Center (Regional Emergency Dispatch Center) informed crews that police officers were on the scene confirming a fully-involved structure. Firefighters arrived at a two-story, multi-unit townhome complex with heavy fire from the roof. They pulled a hose line for a fire attack and began confirming the home was evacuated. The fire was contained to the unit of origin.

The exposure building was checked for fire extension and had minimal damage. A Mutual Aid Box alarm was activated for additional personnel and fire investigators. The cause and monetary amount of the fire are being investigated.

The Lincolnshire-Riverwoods FPD was assisted by firefighters from Deerfield, Buffalo Grove, Long Grove, Wheeling, Northbrook, Arlington Heights, Prospect Heights, Highland Park, Countryside, Glencoe, and Northfield along with the Lake County Sheriff’s office and RED Center .

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3-Alarm fire in Mt. Prospect, 6-17-24

Jun 18

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This from Jimmy Bolf:

Mount Prospect, IL 3rd Alarm Apartment Fire 6/17/24

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Fatal 3-Alarm fire near Lake Zurich, 6-4-24

Jun 5

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Excerpts from the dailyherald.com:

The body of a man was recovered by authorities after a house exploded in the 23500 block of North Overhill Road near Lake Zurich at about 8:30 p.m. Tuesday evening.

The body of an adult male was recovered from the rubble later in the investigation. An autopsy is schedule for later today to make a positive identification. The 77-year-old man who lived in the home was unaccounted for.

The house was leveled by the explosion.

The cause of the explosion remains under investigation and there were no other reported injuries.

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