Archive for November 27th, 2017

Troy Fire Protection District news

Nov 27

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This from Jim Skrabel:

I took in the Troy Box at Skooters Roadhouse today (11/27/17). Troy fire crews made a quick knock of the fire. It appeared the fire was in the kitchen area and extended into the mansard roof. Troy’s tower ladder crew opened the mansard which was difficult because it was covered by sheet metal. Plainfield’s tower ladder was set up on the west side of the building.

Jim Skrabel (retired)

Jim Skrabel photo

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Midlothian Fire Department news

Nov 27

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Excerpts from ABC7chicago.com:

Investigators are working to figure out what sparked a fire that heavily damaged several family-owned businesses in south suburban Midlothian Saturday night.

Firefighters said they got the call around 11 p.m. When crews got to the scene, the building at 147th Street and Pulaski Avenue was engulfed in fire. The stubborn blaze took nearly four hours to completely put out. Fire departments from several surrounding communities assisted Midlothian firefighters. No one was injured.

Two businesses, Midwest Meat Market and Lisa’s Diner, suffered major damage.

“In the back of the building there are two apartments. Police kicked the door in. Removed them. Got them out safety,” said Midlothian Fire Chief Stephen Hotwagner.

The building is a complete loss. For the business owners, their livelihoods have been put in jeopardy, but that is not what any one of them were thinking of Saturday.

Friends have created a GoFundMe page for the Kenealy family.

The cause of the fire is unknown.

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Summit Fire Department news

Nov 27

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Excerpts from the ChicagoTribune.com:

Summit firefighters were called to the 7600 block of West 61st Place about 2:30 a.m. Saturday and found heavy smoke and fire coming from an apartment building.

All 12 occupants of the three-unit structure escaped, but one needed to be treated for smoke inhalation, and a firefighter was treated for exhaustion.

The Red Cross provided housing assistance to the residents. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Several other fire departments provided mutual aid, including Oak Lawn, Evergreen Park, and North Palos.

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Crash with entrapment in Sugar Grove, 11-26-17

Nov 27

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This from Dave Weaver:

11/26/17 SUGAR GROVE – Car Rollover w/ Entrapment (2 adults, 1 toddler transported with minor injuries) WB Rt. 56 east of Rt. 47 – Video by Dave Weaver