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| Two girls killed in Lake County house fire, four adults injured Two girls, ages five and eight, have been killed in a suburban house fire in Lake County, Ingleside fire officials say. Four adults were also injured in the fire and have been transported to the hospital. "When we arrived on the scene, the house was fully engulfed in flames from the first floor and second floor. The fire started coming out of the attic and roof area as well," said Ingleside Deputy Fire Chief Ed Lescher. "As soon as we arrived on the scene, we realized we had three victims in the front yard." All three victims had smoke inhalation and burn injuries, Lescher said. "We were also advised that there was still another woman inside the house as well as two children still inside the house," said Lescher. When fire officials entered the house, they were able to locate the adult woman. After pulling her out of the house, they went to go back in, when the entire back of the house was engulfed in flames. WFLD-TV FOX 32 CHICAGO Hundreds gather to honor retired Chicago firefighter killed in attempted carjacking Hundreds of people flocked to a South Side popcorn shop where last week a retired Chicago fire lieutenant was gunned down during an attempted carjacking. They came to take part in a memorial and a fundraiser for his family. "Lieutenant Williams was a blessing. He came into our store sometimes twice a week. He was always happy," said popcorn shop owner Barbara Marsh. Marsh says Wiliams was smiling when he left last week. Moments later, he walked into an ambush by four young men trying to steal his car. Shots were exchanged and Williams died on the sidewalk outside the store. On Thursday, hundreds of people came to show their support by buying popcorn with the proceeds going to Williams' family. The line stretched around the corner, through the parking lot and down the block. "Just had to support the family. To lose such a great man, it's really hard," one woman said. WFLD-TV FOX 32 CHICAGO Related: Popcorn fundraiser helps family of slain Chicago firefighter First responders are saying goodbye Thursday to a retired Chicago firefighter, who was killed during an attempted carjacking. A fundraiser has also been announced in his name. Colleagues from the fire and police departments are paying respects to fallen retired CFD Lt. Dwain Williams. Williams, 65, was killed in a carjacking attempt last week. It happened when he was making his regular visit to "Lets Get Poppin" popcorn shop in Morgan Park on the afternoon of Dec. 3. A growing memorial now marks the spot where he was killed. The shop plans to hold a fundraiser Thursday afternoon. Customers are asked to buy a bag of Williams' favorite popcorn for $10 a bag, in which a portion of the proceeds will go to his family. WLS-TV ABC 7 CHICAGO Hundreds of Chicago firefighters battle warehouse fire Hundreds of firefighters battled a blaze Thursday on Chicago's West Side that engulfed an auto parts warehouse. Crews were called to flames shooting through the roof of Best Value Auto Body Supply, Chicago Fire Department spokesman Larry Merritt said. The fire sent billows of black smoke that could be seen for miles. Merritt said it was "fully engulfed" and damage was "extensive." In fact, said Assistant Deputy Chicago Fire Commissioner for Operations Barry Garr, "When we pulled up there was 200 feet of fire going all the way down the block." More than 250 firefighters and 90 engines and trucks responded to the fire, which was reported before 9 a.m. and was considered a hazardous materials incident due to the material inside the building, Merritt said. Crews worked through large plumes of smoke and heavy flames for more than three hours, finally putting out the blaze shortly after noon, according to Merritt. QUINCY HERALD-WHIG SUV Crashes into Back of Semi-Trailer Truck on Westbound I-90 in Schaumburg Illinois State Police and firefighters and paramedics from Schaumburg responded about 7:42 p.m. Thursday, December 10, 2020 to a report of a serious crash with entrapment on westbound Interstate 90 just east of Roselle Road by the 65.5 mile marker. The driver of a white SUV crashed at high speed into the back of a flat semi-trailer truck. The condition of the driver was not initially confirmed by officials. Lanes 4 through 8 were closed during an extended crash investigation. The information in this article is an early report published before any summary information was confirmed or released by police or fire authorities. THE CARDINAL PREVIOUS STATE NEWS |
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| Warehouse fire in Illinois draws hundreds of firefighters, smoke seen for miles VIDEO: A massive warehouse fire in Chicago's Lawndale neighborhood Thursday morning drew hundreds of firefighters to fight the massive flames, with smoke visible for miles. "We couldn't believe it," said Blanca Valderas, witness. "We were like in shock." The 4-11 alarm fire broke out an auto body supply factory at 4425 W. 16th. Street at about 8:45 a.m., as many workers at the Best Value Auto Body Supply had already started their shifts. Chopper 7HD flew over the scene as huge flames and thick smoke could be seen coming from the warehouse. Gloria Ramos, whose husband Raoul has worked at the plant for years, said he frantically called her as flames began to overtake the building. "He said one of the supervisors said there was a fire. They smelled fire on the inside," she recalled. Chicago Fire Assistant Deputy Fire Commissioner for Operations Barry Garr said it was "200 feet of fire going down the block" when he arrived on the scene. WLS-TV ABC 7 CHICAGO San Francisco Firefighters Compete for Best-Decorated Fire House VIDEO: The San Francisco Fire Department is reviving a tradition that began and ended seven decades ago: a competition to determine the best-decorated fire station. The year was 1948 when San Francisco firehouses began a fierce competition to be named the best-decorated fire station. The grand prize was $1,000. They went all out, often covering the entire station with ornaments. The competition lasted three Christmases before a labor dispute ended it. Fast forward to 2020, and the fire department has decided to bring the tradition back, with a little help from a sponsor. "The San Francisco firefighters union — I mean, hats off to them! I could not finish my sentence on my idea before they were, ‘we are in!'" said Lt. Jonathan Baxter, spokesman for the San Francisco Fire Department. Now the grand prize is $3,000. The best-decorated firehouse will donate their winnings to the charity of their choice. The public is invited to check out the decorations from a safe social distance. KPIX-TV CBS 5 SAN FRANCISCO Missouri firefighters restore 118-year-old firetruck VIDEO: A 118-year-old firetruck was restored by Willard Fire Chief Ken Scott and his firefighters. The truck, known as Queen City 2, was given to the Willard Fire Protection District from retired assistant chief Bub Herbert who attempted to restore Queen City 2 himself. Scott said it operated in Springfield during 1902 before rolling over during a fire emergency. The truck was eventually delegated to Clear Creek Park in Willard during the 60s. The firefighters finished the restorations by Veterans Day so it could join the parade. Scott said they worked on Queen City 2 until the morning of the parade. You can see the restored firetruck at the Willard Fire Protection District at 240 N. State Hwy Z, Willard, MO 65781. OZARKS FIRST COVID-19 sparks safety innovations for ambulance and medical transport operations PHOTOS: An evening news broadcast in March sparked an idea for Kolby Kolbet: Could a space-age looking helmet used in Europe play a role in reducing coronavirus risk while transporting patients in the U.S.? Months and many hours of testing later, the Sea-Long helmet worn by COVID-19-positive patients is now part of medical transport company Life Link III's standard operating procedure when transporting those requiring oxygen. Kolbet, vice president of clinical services for Life Link III, said he believes the company, with several air bases in Minnesota and Wisconsin, is the first in the country to use the helmets as part of medical transport. He hopes others follow their lead. The helmets not only increased the safety of Life Link III employees by containing respiratory droplets, Kolbet said, but they've also shown improved outcomes for patients during transport. Of more than 30 transports during which the positive pressure helmets were used as of late November, Kolbet said all patients showed improvement in their vitals. WEST CENTRAL TRIBUNE - METERED SITE Florida: Grateful Delray Beach fire chief meets Coral Springs team who rescued him VIDEO: Delray Beach Fire Chief Keith Tomey said he was grateful for the team of heroes who recently rescued him when was suffering from chest pain at his home in Coral Springs. Tomey was having a heart attack, he said. He said he was very pale, sweaty, and had shortness of breath. He decided to get inside the house and his wife called 911. "I owe my life to these guys, Tomey said while meeting them again on Thursday for a gratitude dinner. Shaunte Reid, a 911 dispatcher, answered the call and sent Coral Springs Fire Department personnel from Station 71 to Tomey's home. They took him to the Northwest Medical Center in Margate. A medical team at the emergency care hospital performed surgery to treat the heart attack in progress. They inserted a stent, a tiny wire mesh tube, to expand a clogged artery that feeds the heart muscle. WPLG-TV ABC 10 MIAMI PREVIOUS NATIONAL NEWS |
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