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Firefighter treated for dehydration battling townhouse fire in Orland Park – no residents injured

Posted on October 28, 2025October 28, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Firefighter treated for dehydration battling townhouse fire in Orland Park – no residents injured
Firefighter treated for dehydration battling townhouse fire in Orland Park – no residents injured

Firefighter treated for dehydration battling townhouse fire in Orland Park – no residents injured Orland Fire Protection District, IL – A firefighter was slightly injured with dehydration while battling a fire reported in a townhouse building at the 13900 block of Berkhansted Court in Orland Park, just before midnight on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025. The…

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Silent Threat: The True Dangers of Lithium-Ion Batteries — How to Stay Safe and Respond to a Battery Fire

Posted on October 18, 2025October 18, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Silent Threat: The True Dangers of Lithium-Ion Batteries — How to Stay Safe and Respond to a Battery Fire
Silent Threat: The True Dangers of Lithium-Ion Batteries — How to Stay Safe and Respond to a Battery Fire

Silent Threat: The True Dangers of Lithium-Ion Batteries — How to Stay Safe and Respond to a Battery Fire Orland Fire Protection District issues warning regarding injuries from Lithium Batteries Orland Fire Protection District — The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) is raising awareness about the growing dangers of lithium-ion batteries found in everyday devices…

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Orland firefighter suffers minor injuries in responding to home fire

Posted on September 23, 2025September 23, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland firefighter suffers minor injuries in responding to home fire
Orland firefighter suffers minor injuries in responding to home fire

Orland firefighter suffers minor injuries in responding to home fire Orland Fire Protection District, IL – One firefighter with the Orland Fire Protection District suffered minor injuries but was treated and released after battling a home fire in Orland Park Tuesday (09-23-25) afternoon. Emergency calls identified heavy smoke billowing from a two-story residential home with…

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Quick Orland Fire response prevents Marshall’s fire from spreading, no injuries

Posted on July 15, 2025July 15, 2025 By News Editor No Comments on Quick Orland Fire response prevents Marshall’s fire from spreading, no injuries
Quick Orland Fire response prevents Marshall’s fire from spreading, no injuries

Quick Orland Fire response prevents Marshall’s fire from spreading, no injuries Orland Park, IL – The fast response of Orland Fire Protection District firefighters helped to quickly extinguish a fire at a popular big box retailer, Marshalls Department store on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. The fire was reported at approximately 12 noon at the store’s…

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Cicero building severely damaged by fire, no one injured

Posted on February 11, 2025February 11, 2025 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cicero building severely damaged by fire, no one injured
Cicero building severely damaged by fire, no one injured

Cicero building severely damaged by fire, no one injured The former Cork and Tap Bar, 1501 S. 51st Court, was consumed by an aggressive fire today, Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025. The two-story frame building sustained significant fire damage. No one was inside or injured. The Cicero Fire Department is investigating the cause. They believe the…

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Fire damages several apartments in Orland Park, no injuries

Posted on February 1, 2025February 1, 2025 By News Editor 1 Comment on Fire damages several apartments in Orland Park, no injuries
Fire damages several apartments in Orland Park, no injuries

Fire damages several apartments in Orland Park, no injuries An apartment on the second floor of a 6-unit condominium building at the 15300 block of Treetop Drive in Orland Park was seriously damaged by fire on Saturday morning, Feb. 1, 2025. The Orland Fire Protection District responded to the fire which was reported at 11:30…

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$22.5 Million Jury Verdict Against Naperville in One of Illinois’ Largest-Ever Wrongful Conviction Verdicts

Posted on August 6, 2024August 6, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on $22.5 Million Jury Verdict Against Naperville in One of Illinois’ Largest-Ever Wrongful Conviction Verdicts
$22.5 Million Jury Verdict Against Naperville in One of Illinois’ Largest-Ever Wrongful Conviction Verdicts

$22.5 Million Jury Verdict Against Naperville in One of Illinois’ Largest-Ever Wrongful Conviction Verdicts Late on Monday, August 5, 2024, a Federal jury delivered one of the state’s largest-ever wrongful conviction verdicts against a Naperville police officer for framing William Amor for an alleged 1995 arson-murder that turned out to be an accidental fire. Amor,…

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“Huge fire” damages UFC Gym in Orland Park Thursday

Posted on June 21, 2024June 21, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on “Huge fire” damages UFC Gym in Orland Park Thursday
“Huge fire” damages UFC Gym in Orland Park Thursday

“Huge fire” damages UFC Gym in Orland Park Thursday The Orland Fire District responded at  2:31 pm on Thursday, June 20, 2024 to a reported  fire in the UFC Gym located at 66 Orland Square Drive, Unit C, in the Orland Park Mall complex. Multiple 911 calls were received for a fire in the rear…

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Tinley police charge Wheaton man with aggravated arson

Posted on May 1, 2024May 1, 2024 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Tinley police charge Wheaton man with aggravated arson
Tinley police charge Wheaton man with aggravated arson

Tinley police charge Wheaton man with aggravated arson A Wheaton man on April 24 was charged with aggravated arson after he intentionally started a fire the week before at Menards, 6851 W. 159th St., Tinley Park. Police said Nathan Grant, 32, set fire to multiple air conditioning unit filters in the store just after 4…

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Fire damages Al Bahaar Restaurant in Orland Park

Posted on April 23, 2024April 23, 2024 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Fire damages Al Bahaar Restaurant in Orland Park
Fire damages Al Bahaar Restaurant in Orland Park

Fire damages Al Bahaar Restaurant in Orland Park Fire was discovered building inside the restaurant wall. Major damage averted, and no one was injured Orland Park, IL — The Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD) responded to a fire at the Al Bahaar Restaurant, 39 Orland Square Dr., on Monday evening, April 22, 2024. At first,…

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Fire damages Sandbox Preschool building in Orland Park prior to re-opening: no one injured

Posted on October 6, 2023October 6, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Fire damages Sandbox Preschool building in Orland Park prior to re-opening: no one injured
Fire damages Sandbox Preschool building in Orland Park prior to re-opening: no one injured

Fire damages Sandbox Preschool building in Orland Park prior to re-opening: no one injured At approximately 8 AM on Friday, October 6th, the Orland Fire District responded to a report of smoke coming out of an upstairs window and water flowing down the wall of a commercial structure in the 14300 block of 82nd Ave…

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Orland Fire District to host Evening Open House July 13 at 6:30 PM

Posted on July 5, 2023July 5, 2023 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Orland Fire District to host Evening Open House July 13 at 6:30 PM
Orland Fire District to host Evening Open House July 13 at 6:30 PM

Orland Fire District to host Evening Open House July 13 at 6:30 PM The Orland Fire Protection District will host its annual Open House on Thursday July 13, 2023 featuring an assortment of demonstrations of emergency response scenarios. The Open House will be held during the evening from 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM at the…

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House fire in Cicero displaces families, no injuries

Posted on February 7, 2022February 7, 2022 By News Editor No Comments on House fire in Cicero displaces families, no injuries
House fire in Cicero displaces families, no injuries

House fire in Cicero displaces families, no injuries A fire gutted an apartment at 3129 S. 48th Court early Friday morning Feb. 4, 2022, but was quickly extinguished by the Cicero Fire Department, Fire Chief Michael Piekarski said. No one was injured in the six-unit apartment building but eight residents of the building have been…

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Cicero shelters 30 people displaced after major apartment fire

Posted on December 15, 2021December 15, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Cicero shelters 30 people displaced after major apartment fire
Cicero shelters 30 people displaced after major apartment fire

Cicero shelters 30 people displaced after major apartment fire A major fire in an apartment building at 2123 S. 51st Court in Cicero forced the displacement of more than 30 residents, Cicero Fire Chief Mike Piekarski said Wednesday (Dec. 15, 2021) morning. The fire erupted just after midnight and Chief Piekarski said that at least…

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Rep. Newman recognizes Orland Fire Protection District achievements

Posted on August 30, 2021September 7, 2021 By News Editor No Comments on Rep. Newman recognizes Orland Fire Protection District achievements
Rep. Newman recognizes Orland Fire Protection District achievements

Rep. Newman recognizes Orland Fire Protection District achievements U.S. Representative Marie Newman (D-IL-03) submitted a statement into the Congressional Record to honor the brave First Responders of the Orland Fire Protection District (OFPD), which serves and protects the residents of Orland Park, Orland Hills, and unincorporated areas of Orland Township. “Due to their excellence, Orland…

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Pritzker activates Emergency Operation Center, National Guard in response to massive chemical fire in Winnebago County

Posted on June 14, 2021June 14, 2021 By Ray Hanania
Pritzker activates Emergency Operation Center, National Guard in response to massive chemical fire in Winnebago County

Pritzker activates Emergency Operation Center, National Guard in response to massive chemical fire in Winnebago County Residents Within Two-Mile Radius of Rockton Chemical Plant fire evacuated, encouraged to Wear Masks Out of an Abundance of Caution. State Officials from Multiple Agencies Coordinating with Local Authorities to Keep People Safe Governor JB Pritzker has activated the State…

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One hurt in garage fire

Posted on April 28, 2021April 28, 2021 By Steve Metsch
One hurt in garage fire

One hurt in garage fire Man was welding car, Lyons fire chief says By Steve Metsch A Lyons resident was injured in a garage fire that resulted in thick black smoke that could be seen more than a mile away. A Riverside ambulance took the person to Loyola Medical Center for treatment, Fire Chief Gordon…

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No injuries, minor damage at Life Time Fitness fire in Orland Park

Posted on April 17, 2021April 17, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on No injuries, minor damage at Life Time Fitness fire in Orland Park
No injuries, minor damage at Life Time Fitness fire in Orland Park

No injuries, minor damage at Life Time Fitness fire in Orland Park The Orland Fire District responded to Life Time Fitness, 16333 LaGrange Road at 7:18 pm for an automatic fire alarm from the property on Friday evening April 16, 2021. Upon arrival, evacuation was in progress. Fire crews entered the building to investigate the…

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