Fire Notebook

Helmet Cam Crash Video: Mike Stofflet’s Flips, Leaks Fuel, Ignites, and He’s OK

Wed Aug 28, 2013 06:53 pm Cardinal News

Video showing leaking fuel before ignition after a modified dirt car crash and rolled to its side. Michael Stofflet posted dramatic video from his crash during Friday’s heat at Mahoning Valley Speedway in Pennsylvania. Stofflet […]

Palatine Rural Fire Protection District, Village of Palatine Fire Department and Rolling Meadows Fire Department Update Automatic Aid Agreements

Tue Aug 27, 2013 04:03 pm Cardinal News

Since 2012 firefighters from Palatine Rural, Village of Palatine and Rolling Meadows have met on a regular basis to explore opportunities to consolidate administrative and operational duties, reaching beyond the mutual aid agreement seen at […]

VIDEO: Fire Out of Control As Rim Wildfire Encroaches Yosemite, Threatens San Francisco Power Lines

Sat Aug 24, 2013 07:21 am Cardinal News

A Northern California wildfire near Yosemite National Park grew overnight to more than three times the size of San Francisco and spread inside the border of the park. Gov. Jerry Brown declared a state of […]

Suspicious Extra Alarm Fire Destoys Garage on South Lakewood Ln, Lake Zurich

Fri Aug 23, 2013 10:15 am Cardinal News

Lake Zurich firefighters responded about 4:30 a.m. to the 23700 block of South Lakewood Lane to a report of fire in a garage that destroyed the structure early Friday. Lake Zurich fire officials are calling […]

Pedestrian Incident with Unmarked Police Vehicle Near Perrie Dr And Landmeier Rd, Elk Grove Village

Thu Aug 22, 2013 06:39 pm Cardinal News

Elk Grove Village police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 8:45 PM Monday to a vehicle-pedestrian incident at Perrie Drive and Landmeier Road Elk Grove Village, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics received a report that an unmarked police […]

Five Injured in Four-Vehicle Crash at Biesterfield Rd and Rohlwing Rd, Elk Grove Village

Thu Aug 22, 2013 05:56 pm Cardinal News

Elk Grove Village police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 11:15 AM Thursday to a crash with multiple injuries at Biesterfield Road and Rohlwing Road Elk Grove Village, IL. Police and firefighter/paramedics responded to a crash involving […]

The “Rim Fire” Threatens Yosemite National Park and Buck Meadows Area

Wed Aug 21, 2013 08:54 am Cardinal News

The so-called Rim Fire in Tuolumne County, California has burned 15 square miles, and is threatening 2,500 structures. More than 400 firefighters were battled a wildfire Tuesday evening that near Yosemite National Park that was […]

Dick Van Dyke Rescued from Car Fire, Tweets Pic “Used Jag for sale REAL CHEAP!!”

Tue Aug 20, 2013 12:53 pm Cardinal News

Dick Van Dyke has escaped unharmed after his car burst into flames while he was driving in Los Angeles. A short video of the wreckage was posted on Twitter by Van Dyke’s wife, Arlene. Some […]

Crash With Injuries and Semi-Trailer Truck Rollover on Northbound Ramp To Lake Cook Road Near Long Grove

Mon Aug 19, 2013 01:07 pm Cardinal News

VIDEO: Recovery of wreck of semi-trailer truck (cab and trailer upside down). Illinois State police and Long Grove FPD firefighter/paramedics responded about 1:01 PM Monday to a report of a rollover crash with injuries at […]

Heavy Fire in Attached Garage: House Fire on Victorian Ln Near Old Hicks Rd/IL 53, Long Grove

Mon Aug 19, 2013 08:55 am Cardinal News

VIDEO: House fire near end of extinguishment of hot spots and beginning of overhaul at house fire on Victorian Lane in Long Grove. Long Grove firefighter/paramedics and Lake County Sheriff’s deputies responded about 6:29 AM […]

Motorcycle Crash at Buffalo Grove Rd and St Mary’s Parkway, Buffalo Grove

Sun Aug 18, 2013 01:15 pm Cardinal News

Motorcycle trauma rescue at Buffalo Grove Road and St. Mary’s Parkway, Buffalo Grove. (See additional photos/PHOTO CREDIT John Kleeman). Buffalo Grove police and firefighter/paramedics responded about 7:50 PM Wednesday to a report of one-vehicle motorcycle […]

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