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Garbage Truck Load Fire on Lincoln Lane South of Wing Street in Arlington Heights

Tue Jun 16, 2026 12:24 pm Cardinal News

Police, firefighters, and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 12:49 p.m. Friday, June 5, 2026 to a report of a garbage truck fire in the block of 00-99 North Lincoln Lane in Arlington Heights. The […]

Vehicle fire Route 53 near Higgins Road Saturday night, June 6, 2027 (Provided Image/CARDINAL NEWS)

Firefighters Extinguish Vehicle Fire Northbound Route 53 Near Higgins Rd, Elk Grove Village, Schaumburg

Sun Jun 7, 2026 02:33 pm Cardinal News

Vehicle fire on northbound Route 53 (I-290 WEST) ramps near Higgins Road, Elk Grove Village, Schaumburg on Saturday night, June 6, 2026 (CARDINAL NEWS). YouTube Tips ⓘ Illinois State Police, and firefighters and paramedics from […]

An Arlington Heights police officer attempts to extinguish a vehicle fire with a fire extinguisher while Arlington Heights firefighters were delayed for an unknown reason. SInce police officers are often already on the street, they often arrive first at risky scene and are often placed in harm's way before firefighters arrive (CARDINAL NEWS)

Arlington Heights Firefighters Delayed for Unknown Reason at Scene of Vehicle Fire Threatening Other Vehicles at Mallard Cove

Mon May 25, 2026 09:19 pm Cardinal News

Honda Odyssey fire in condo parking lot in Mallard Cove on South New Wilke Road in Arlington Heights (CARDINAL NEWS). YouTube Tips ⓘ Police, firefighters, and paramedics from Arlington Heights and firefighters from Mount Prospect […]

Identity Released of Man Found Dead Inside RV Fire Extinguished by Firefighters on Scott St Near Laura Ln, Des Plaines

Mon Feb 23, 2026 01:36 pm Cardinal News

Police and firefighter/paramedics from Des Plaines responded about 6:45 a.m. Sunday, February 22, 2026 to a report of an RV fire in the block of 2600 Scott Street in Des Plaines. Firefighters immediately extinguished the […]

Arlington Heights Firefighters Stop Vehicle Fire Before it Catches Residence on Fire on Evergreen Avenue

Fri Jan 16, 2026 03:08 pm Cardinal News

Arlington Heights Fire Department responded about 3:00 a.m. Friday, January 16, 2026 to a report of a vehicle fire threatening a home in the block of 100 South Evergreen Avenue near downtown Arlington Heights. The […]

New York City car fire video on Arden Street Thursday, December 18, 2025 on the Citizen app/Citizen.com

An Electrical Fire Underground in New York City, and an Electrical Fire Overhead in Arlington Heights

Thu Dec 18, 2025 08:02 pm Cardinal News

Manhole Fire Spreads to Two Cars @CitizenApp 29 Arden St 12/18/25 3:11:50 AM EST FDNY firefighters and NYPD police officers responded about 3:11 a.m. EST, Thursday, December 18, 2025 to a 9-1-1 report of a […]

VIDEO: Vehicle Fire on I-90 WEST Near Golf Road Rolling Meadows

Mon Aug 18, 2025 07:39 pm Cardinal News

The Illinois State Police said they closed down three left lanes as flames showed and smoke poured from an SUV or minivan in the median (CapturedNews/CBS Chicago). YouTube Tips ⓘ Firefighters and paramedics from Rolling […]

Garbage truck contents fire dumped on the street near the intersection of Miner Street and Derbyshire Avenue in Arlington Heights Friday, June 6, 2025 (CARDINAL NEWS)

Second Garbage Truck Fire Just 2 Blocks from Explosion Scene on Derbyshire Ave in December; No Word from Arlington Heights

Mon Jun 9, 2025 08:20 pm Cardinal News

Garbage truck contents fire on June 6, 2025 at Miner Street and Derbyshire Avenue Arlington Heights just two blocks south of Groot garbage truck fire and explosion that occurred on December 6, 2024 (CARDINAL NEWS). […]

Multiple vehicle fire in an alley on Kenmore Avenue north of Hollywood Avenue in Chicago's Edgewater neighborhood Saturday, April 19, 2025 about 4:00 a.m. (Provided for CARDINAL NEWS)

Four Vehicles Burn in Alley on Kenmore Ave Near Hollywood Ave in Edgewater Neighborhood, Chicago

Mon Apr 21, 2025 08:48 am Cardinal News

Multi-vehicle fire on Kenmore Ave near Hollywood Ave in Chicago’s Edgewater neighborhood about 4:00 a.m. Saturday, April 19, 2025 (Provided video for CARDINAL NEWS). YouTube Tips ⓘ Four vehicles were destroyed in a predawn fire […]

A home with the most window damage in the neighborhood on Derbyshire Lane, located directly to the east of the garbage truck explosion was still boarded up on Friday, February 7, 2025 -- after two months in winter's darkness (CARDINAL NEWS)

Village of Arlington Heights Announces Presentation of Investigation Results of Groot Garbage Truck Explosion

Mon Feb 10, 2025 10:49 am Cardinal News

Over two months have passed since a fire in a Groot garbage truck resulted in an explosion on Friday, December 6, 2024 that caused debris and missiles of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) cylinders to fly […]

Firefighters hose line stream directed to the top of the Groot garbage truck near the position where the Compress Natural Gas (CNG)cylinders are located (SOURCE: Arlington Heights Police Department)

Did Firefighting Operations Cause Explosion of CNG Tank on Garbage Truck in Arlington Heights?

Tue Dec 10, 2024 09:05 am Cardinal News

Arlington Heights garbage truck explosion caught on Police Body Cam, Dash Cam; Did water on CNG cylinder TPRD (temperature-activated pressure relief device) cause the blast? YouTube Tips ⓘ The cooling effect of a firefighter’s hose […]

Garbage truck CNG tank explosion caught on ring camera in Arlington Heights, December 6, 2024 (CARDINAL NEW)

Garbage Truck Fire, CNG Explosion Injures 2 Police Officers, 1 Firefighter on Derbyshire Ave Arlington Heights

Sat Dec 7, 2024 08:22 am Cardinal News

Early scene after garbage truck fire, CNG explosion in Arlington Heights (CARDINAL NEWS). YouTube Tips ⓘ Police, firefighters, and paramedics from Arlington Heights responded about 3:53 p.m. Friday, December 6, 2024 to a report of […]

Evan Rude crouching near a sidewalk across the street from his family's house after a fire he is accused of starting caused over $300,000 damage (CARDINAL NEWS)

Buffalo Grove Resident Charged with Arson, Accused of Setting Fire at Home with Family Inside

Sat Sep 21, 2024 10:01 pm Cardinal News

Buffalo Grove house fire crime scene where a family member was charged with Aggravated Arson for allegedly starting a house fire while his family members were inside on Thursday night, September 19, 2024 (CARDINAL NEWS). […]

A GMC Sierra pickup truck burns on Labor Day weekend, Saturday, August 31, 2024 in Arlington Heights, Illinois (CARDINAL NEWS)

GMC Sierra Pickup Truck Fire at Eastman St and Vail Ave Arlington Heights

Sat Aug 31, 2024 05:59 pm Cardinal News

GMC Sierra pickup truck fire near Eastman Street and Vail Avenue Arlington Heights extinguished by Arlington Heights firefighters on Saturday, August 31, 2024 (CARDINAL NEWS). YouTube Tips ⓘ Police, firefighters, and paramedics from Arlington Heights […]

Darius Redmond, charged with Unlawful Use of a Weapon and other charges (SOURCE: Palatine Police Department)

Gun Charge for Passenger in Black Honda CRV in Crash on Rand Rd Near Winslowe Dr, Palatine

Wed May 15, 2024 08:51 pm Cardinal News

The investigation of a personal injury crash on Thursday, May 9, 2024 on Rand Road just northwest of Winslowe Drive in Palatine near Walmart continues with charges still forthcoming against the driver of the black […]

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