3-11 Alarm fire in Chicago, 7-20-16 (more)

On July 20, 2016, photographer Eric Haak captured powerful images of a house fire that broke out at 2036 W. 21st Place in Chicago. These photos document the intense efforts of firefighters as they worked to control the blaze and protect the community. The first image shows Chicago firefighters acti

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Working fire in Justice, 1-18-16 (more)

This is from Steve Redick: I responded to a call in an area I don't often get to. It was a full-still response for a fire in a double-wide mobile home located inside a large trailer park in the town of Justice, now served by the Roberts Park Fire Protection District. The conditions were extremely

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Working fire in Justice, 1-18-16 (more)

This is from Steve Redick: I responded to a call in an area I don't often visit. It was a full-scale fire in a double-wide mobile home located inside a large trailer park in the town of Justice, now under the jurisdiction of the Roberts Park Fire Protection District. The conditions were extremely

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Alley garage fire in Chicago, 12-4-18

Here's a post from Chi-Town Fire Photos: Photos from an alley garage fire that happened on December 4th, 2018, at 7007 S Maplewood. By the time I arrived, most of the structure was already knocked down. Chi-Town Fire Photos Chi-Town Fire Photos Chi-Town Fire Photos Chi-Town Fire Photos Chi-Tow

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New fire chief in Carol Stream (more)

Here's a rewritten and improved version of the provided content in English, with added details to make it more natural and engaging, bringing the total character count above 500: --- This message comes from John Tulipano: A few photos from Monday night’s ceremony where Robert Hoff was off

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Woodstock Fire Rescue District news

Excerpts from the NorthwestHerald.com: Woodstock Fire Chief Ralph Webster has announced that changes are coming to the Woodstock Fire Rescue District following the decision not to renew its contract with the Village of Lakewood. For the past five years, Woodstock has been responsible for staffin

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Woodstock Fire Rescue District news

Excerpts from the NorthwestHerald.com: Woodstock Fire Chief Ralph Webster recently confirmed that changes are on the horizon for the Woodstock Fire Rescue District following the decision by Lakewood Village to terminate its contract with them. The agreement, which had been in place for five year

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Working fire in Des Plaines, 7-7-20

Des Plaines firefighters were called to 701 Albany Lane just after noon on Tuesday following a reported fire. Upon arrival, crews discovered flames in the attic and spreading through the roof of a two-story home. The fire was quickly brought under control within 20 minutes, and out-of-town units wer

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Working fire in Des Plaines, 7-7-20

Des Plaines firefighters were called to 701 Albany Lane just after noon on Tuesday following a reported fire. Upon arrival, crews found flames in the attic and spreading through the roof of a two-story home. The fire was quickly brought under control within 20 minutes, and out-of-town units were rel

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Triple fatal MVA in Prospect Heights

The crash site on Camp McDonald Road at Maple where three teenagers lost their lives this morning. The first tree struck is visible behind the unmarked squad car. Larry Shapiro photo At just after 3 a.m. this morning, the Prospect Heights Fire and Police departments were called to an accident on Ca

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