Articles filed under Fire Protection Districts
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Frozen hydrants a challenge for crews battling Elburn fireFeb 08, 2014 8:07 pm - A fire broke out in a detached garage on the 3900 block of Fabyan Parkway in Elburn Friday night, authorities said. Six fire departments responded to the blaze about 5:3...
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Basement fire damages Algonquin houseFeb 08, 2014 9:38 am - An Algonquin resident returned home Friday night to find the house on fire. Firefighters were called at 9:12 p.m. to 2141 Cumberland Parkway, according to a news release...
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Flag disposal drop box:Feb 07, 2014 4:40 pm - The Countryside Fire Protection District collects worn, faded and otherwise unserviceable U.S. flags and ensures their proper retirement according to law. Flags can be l...
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Bus catches fire in Prospect Hts.Feb 06, 2014 8:42 pm - A Pace bus driver escaped uninjured after his bus caught on fire Thursday afternoon in Prospect Heights, authorities said. The bus didn’t have any passengers about 3 p.m...
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No injuries in Cary basement fireFeb 05, 2014 8:49 pm - No injuries were reported after a basement fire Wednesday night in Cary, authorities said. Cary firefighters responded to the home on the 300 block of East Sherwood Driv...
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Fire near Algonquin requires morning, afternoon visitsFeb 04, 2014 8:57 am - A faulty fireplace is to blame for a Tuesday morning fire that required two visits from the Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District, an official said. The c...
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Antioch Township blaze leaves woman homelessFeb 03, 2014 7:49 am - A house fire in Antioch Township early Sunday morning has left a woman homeless, authorities said. Antioch Fire Department Deputy Chief Chris Lienhardt said the woman w...
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Vernon Hills students get creative to promote fire safetyJan 31, 2014 11:35 am - Eighth-graders at Hawthorn Middle School North teamed up with their student advisory groups to perform fire safety and prevention skits Friday in Vernon Hills. The cont...
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1 hurt in Hampshire crash caused by weatherJan 30, 2014 5:43 pm - Treacherous weather-related driving conditions may be to blame for a crash between a semi and a pickup truck that snarled traffic late Thursday afternoon in Hampshire, a...
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Barrington fire district buys new fire engineJan 29, 2014 3:14 pm - Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District trustees this week authorized the $425,000 purchase of a new fire engine they say will improve firefighters’ ability to p...