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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
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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
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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
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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

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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

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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
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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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Public safety promotions

Posted on April 14, 2021 By Steve Metsch
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Public safety promotions Bridgeview board focuses on police, fire staffing By Steve Metsch Personnel moves were on the agenda at the latest meeting of the Bridgeview Village Board. The board unanimously approved promoting a firefighter to the rank of lieutenant, and making a part-time police officer a full-time officer. Firefighter Jason Yerkovich, with the department…

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Fire in Orland Park home spreads to gazebo, deck and wood fence

Posted on April 4, 2021April 4, 2021 By News Editor
Fire in Orland Park home spreads to gazebo, deck and wood fence

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Fire in Orland Park home spreads to gazebo, deck and wood fence The Orland Fire Protection District received multiple 911 calls at approximately 4:22 PM on Saturday (April 3, 2021). for a house fire located in the 15500 block of 116th Court. The fire was restricted to a small area of the home but spread rapidly…

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Off-duty firefighter saves two

Posted on February 25, 2021February 25, 2021 By Steve Metsch 1 Comment on Off-duty firefighter saves two
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Off-duty firefighter saves two Cicero lieutenant runs into burning building in Lyons  By Steve Metsch An off-duty Cicero firefighter who happened to be driving past a burning building saved the lives of two Lyons men. Lyons Fire Chief Gordon Nord, Jr., said the two men “would be dead if it wasn’t for him because as…

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Tinley firefighters rescue two children from apartment fire

Posted on December 1, 2020December 1, 2020 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Tinley firefighters rescue two children from apartment fire
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Tinley firefighters rescue two children from apartment fire The Tinley Park Fire Department late Tuesday morning responded to a fire in the 6500 block of West 173rd Place. At the scene, firefighters located the fire on the first floor of a two-story, four-unit apartment building. Residents from the apartment building were outside and uninjured upon…

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Drone video of fire that seriously damaged Don’s Hot Dogs in Orland Park

Posted on July 30, 2020July 5, 2021 By Ray Hanania No Comments on Drone video of fire that seriously damaged Don’s Hot Dogs in Orland Park
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Drone video of fire that seriously damaged Don’s Hot Dogs in Orland Park A fire seriously damaged the very popular fast food restaurant Don’s Hot Dogs early Wednesday Morning (July 29, 2020 at around 12: 45 AM). The Orland Fire Protection District responded quickly and fought the blaze that caused serious damage to the building….

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Popular hotdog restaurant, Don’s in Orland Park, destroyed by fire

Posted on July 29, 2020July 5, 2021 By Ray Hanania 1 Comment on Popular hotdog restaurant, Don’s in Orland Park, destroyed by fire
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Popular hot dog restaurant, Don’s in Orland Park, damaged by fire The Orland Fire Protection District responded to a 911 report of a structure fire at Don’s Hot Dogs located at 7245 W. 151st Street in Orland Park early Wednesday morning.  Upon arrival,  firefighters found heavy fire that broke through the roof. Crews began an…

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