The Northwest Herald has an article about a fire Thursday night in downtown McHenry:
A sports bar and residence both caught fire Thursday from power lines brought down by heavy winds during the first winter storm of the season, according to the McHenry Township Fire Protection District.
Crews were called to Windy City Wings, 1266 N. Green St., at around 9 p.m. Thursday for a report of flames coming from the business, fire Battalion Chief Mike Majercik said. Firefighters arrived to find sparks and flames comes from an arched utility pole and downed wires that fell on the front of the building.
“It was like a fireworks show,” Majercik said. “While ComEd was shutting off the power, the fire extended into the building. The high winds just fed the fire and made it hard to get under control.”
The fire quickly spread as crews focused on saving an adjoining business.
The blaze completely destroyed the bar and grill, but the adjoining business was saved, Majercik said.
The entire article is HERE.
This from Jeff Rudolph:
Here are some pics from McHenry,IL 1266 Green St. Windy City Wings. 12/20/12 3rd alarm and 1 special. Large 2 story corner bar and grill. Fire started by a downed power line on the rear outside wall. Building was a complete loss. Jeff Rudolph
More pics available on facebook – Box Alarm Photography
Lake Villa’s truck setting up for master stream operations. Jeff Rudolph photo – Box Alarm Photography
Defensive operations at the extra alarm fire in McHenry. Jeff Rudolph photo – Box Alarm Photography
A master stream o the side of the building Jeff Rudolph photo – Box Alarm Photography
MeHenry Township FPD engine in front of the building. Jeff Rudolph photo – Box Alarm Photography
Jeff Rudolph photo – Box Alarm Photography
Jeff Rudolph photo – Box Alarm Photography
