One person was pronounced dead at the scene, the Wonder Lake Fire Protection District said. Two people were transported to hospitals, with one needing to be airlifted.

Two neighboring homes were damaged by the fire and explosion. The cause of the initial explosion is under investigation.

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Upon arrival, crews encountered heavy smoke and flames visible from a two-story home. All occupants were alerted to the fire and evacuated prior to fire department arrival.

Due to structural concerns after a partial roof collapse, personnel evacuated the residence and began defensive operations. Crews used multiple hose lines and an aerial ladder to contain the fire and protect nearby homes.

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Officials say the flames have spread through the roof as crews remain in defensive mode. How the fire started was not immediately clear. Authorities did not immediately provide further information.

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The fire sent smoke blasting into the air, as seen in a Chicago Fire Department photo. Smoke from the fire could be seen from CBS Skywatch some distance away.

The squat building at the southwest corner of Pope John Paul II Drive and Rockwell Street appears to be composed of a storefront on the ground floor, along with apartments.

A Google Street View image from July 2025 shows what appears to be a vacant storefront with the words, “No mas” — Spanish for “no more” — sprayed on the window. Old bicycles and other items are seen along the parkway nearby.

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The Mattoon Fire Department was called to the 1300 block of Lafayette Avenue just after 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday for a reported structure fire with occupants possibly still inside.

Crews arrived in just two minutes to find a two-and-a-half story duplex at 1304 Lafayette with fire and smoke coming from the back of the building. While crews deployed a hose line and began fighting the fire, two additional teams conducted a primary search of both units.

When firefighters arrived, bystanders were already in the process of helping an elderly woman evacuate her apartment, an effort Fire Chief Jeff Hilligoss specifically credited to preventing any injuries.

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Ald. Debra Silverstein, 50th Ward, later identified the firefighter as Engineer Steven Decker.

“It is with profound sadness that I share the heartbreaking news that a 30-year veteran of the Chicago Fire Department passed away today during a training exercise in our community. Engineer Steven Decker of our local Engine 71 lost his life in service to our city. His sacrifice will never be forgotten.

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“It’s my sincere honor to stand with you today as we remember your brothers and sisters who lost their lives in the line of duty,” state Attorney General Kwame Raoul said at the memorial. “May the valor and profound sacrifices shine as a legacy for future firefighters. Our prayers are with you for your strength and continued fortitude.”

Comptroller Susana Mendoza was unable to attend, but a spokesperson read her speech: “My heart is with the families and all the others who have lost loved ones in the line of duty. … You all carried the weight of this calling alongside them, and this memorial honors your sacrifice as well.”

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Emergency responders arrived to find smoke and fire coming from the roof of the two-story house.

Firefighters pulled fire suppression operations and quickly extinguished the fire in around 20 minutes after arriving. No one was injured.

Based on examinations, damage assessments, fire patterns and witness statements, investigators determined the fire originated from the solar photovoltaic system mounted on the roof of the home, Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District Fire Marshal Tony Breuscher said.

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Principal Marcus Belin said the incident happened during the freshman/sophomore boys FVC track meet.

The 16-year-old boy was tended to by an off-duty paramedic and school staff, fire officials said. The teen is from Prairie Ridge High School.

An Automated External Defibrillator, also known as an AED, was used while paramedics responded.

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Fire crews were dispatched to the Salvation Army distribution center on 18th Avenue for a compactor fire early this afternoon. The flames were contained to the compactor located outside the building. Charring and damage were visible, but officials did not state what sparked the fire.

Around the same time, firefighters also responded to a car fire on South Alpine. Video from a viewer showed heavy black smoke and flames emanating from the vehicle. Fire crews at the scene confirmed that no other cars were involved and the driver safely exited the car. The cause of the car fire was not immediately known.

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During that time, he has served as an arson investigator, the IAFF Local 1147 President, Field Staff Instructor at the University of Illinois Fire Service Institute and was also previously the Program Director of the Illinois State Fire Academy Program.

“This is something I do not take lightly. This is an incredible opportunity because we have an incredible team. Our team is continuing to grow and they’re continuing to thrive,” Doggett said ahead of his approval. “I just want to say thank you. It’s a privilege… and I’m excited to see where we can go and how we can continue to improve public safety in this community.”

Doggett — who was appointed to the position by Mayor DeShawn Williams — was officially approved on Monday by the City Council.

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He said the incident involved a deck and pergola on fire at the rear of a residence, Menzel said.

An off-duty Crystal Lake firefighter spotted the flames while traveling home and reported it, Menzel said.

After calling 911, the firefighter alerted the resident to evacuate the building.

The firefighter then used a garden hose to begin an initial fire attack, Menzel said.

Upon arrival, fire crews deployed a hose line to the rear of the property to complete extinguishment and perform overhaul operations.

The swift intervention by the off-duty firefighter successfully limited the fire’s spread, resulting in only minor damage to the home’s exterior siding, deck, and pergola, Menzel said.

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