Articles filed under Fire
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Farm shed catches fire near Pingree GroveJan 20, 2026 12:16 pm - Around 3,000 gallons of water were used by firefighters to douse a blazing farm shed fire in Kane County. All cattle on the property remained unharmed from the fire and smoke.
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Two dogs rescued as car fire threatens Arlington Heights homeJan 16, 2026 5:55 pm - A car caught fire early Friday in Arlington Heights, causing minor damage to a nearby home’s exterior.
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Firefighter injured during early morning house fire in Hoffman EstatesJan 08, 2026 11:59 am - A firefighter suffered minor injuries, but was released from the hospital after an early morning house fire Thursday in Hoffman Estates.
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Junkyard fire near Elgin guts large storage buildingJan 05, 2026 9:53 am - A junkyard fire Sunday afternoon near Elgin gutted a large storage building, but resulted in no injuries.
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Christmas tree erupts, causes extensive damage to Arlington Heights houseJan 03, 2026 5:48 pm - Fire chief warns about hazards when natural Christmas trees dry out and needles shed.
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Revelers at Swiss Alpine bar describe horror and panic when a fire broke out, leaving about 40 deadJan 02, 2026 7:42 am - A New Year’s party at a Swiss Alpine bar turned into a tragedy after about 40 people died in a fire and another roughly 115 were injured, many in their teens to mid-20s.
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Aurora firefighters rescue woman from apartment fireJan 01, 2026 9:56 pm - Aurora firefighters were able to rescue a woman from an apartment fire Thursday evening.
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Cary home a total loss after New Year's Eve fire; family dog missingJan 01, 2026 8:52 am - A house in Cary was a total loss following an afternoon fire New Year’s Eve and fire officials say a dog remains missing.
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Flames engulf pole barn near BurlingtonDec 30, 2025 5:24 pm - Fire investigators are working to identify the cause of a blaze Monday that fully engulfed a pole barn near Burlington.
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Resident injured after car catches fire in Geneva garageDec 29, 2025 4:35 pm - A person was injured when a vehicle caught fire late Saturday in the garage of a Geneva home.